🕊 Feast of St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church 🕊
Today, we celebrate the feast of St. Jerome, a towering figure in Church history because of his monumental work of translating the Bible into Latin, which resulted in what has come to be known as the Vulgate. His life was one of intense study, discipline, and devotion to truth—qualities which, quite literally, would not only shape his spiritual life but also leave an eternal legacy for the Church.
St. Jerome points out the fact that whatever we do is a mission, so it demands zeal, toil, and a will to perfection. Passion and exactness balanced in his task remind us that excellence in pursuit is enough if it is accompanied by faith. As he puts himself into the deep work of translation and scholarship, he invites us also to bring our best to our careers—to continually hone our skills, learn new things, and seek opportunities for growth in our respective fields.
In a world where, very often, careers seem to have little to do with faith, St. Jerome's life challenges us to integrate work with values. His example pushes us to ask:
❓ Are we working just to fulfill a role, or are we driven by a deeper purpose that reflects our faith?
❓ How can we bring greater meaning, faith, and integrity into our daily work?
❓ What does it mean in your career life to seek to shape your work according to faith and vocation?
St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church, pray for us!
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