A Venetian nobleman, St. Jerome joined the army. He was taken prisoner and was miraculously freed through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He began a life devoted to charity toward the poor, especially orphans. At age 37 he was ordained. He founded the first known orphanage around 1530. He founded many more in the ensuing years, along with hospitals and institutes for fallen women. He established a congregation which took care of educating youths. He was the first to teach children the Faith by questions and answers. He died in 1537 while caring for people stricken by an epidemic.
FEAST DAY- February 8
PATRON OF- Orphans, libraries, translators
A Call To Joy: Living In The Presence of God
Responsorial Psalm
Lord, teach me your statutes.
Quiz
Yesterday’s Answer-
False
Today’s Question-
Prayer requires no real effort on our part to be fruitful. True or False?