Feast of St Jerome - September 30

St. Jerome Writing

Caravaggio

"Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ."

He translated the Bible into Latin, creating the text known as the Vulgate.

He is a Doctor of the Church.

He is the patron saint of translators, librarians, and biblical scholars.

Prayer for Christ's Mercy

by St Jerome

O Lord, show Your mercy to me and gladden my heart. 

I am like the man on the way to Jericho 

who was overtaken by robbers, wounded, and left for dead. 

O Good Samaritan, come to my aid. 

I am like the sheep that went astray. 

O Good Shepherd, 

seek me out and bring me home in accord with Your will. 

Let me dwell in Your house all the days of my life 

and praise You forever and ever with those who are there. 

Amen.