

St. Paula the Elder
Mar 18, 2024
Dr. Elizabeth Klein discusses the remarkable life of St. Paula the Elder, a Roman Christian who became a religious after her husband's death. She sponsored St. Jerome's translation of the vulgate and founded two monastic communities. The podcast explores Paula's journey into monastic life, her close relationship with St. Jerome, her pilgrimage to Bethlehem, and her exemplification of feminine leadership and radical generosity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Remarkable Journey of Saint Paula into Monastic Life
02:29 • 10min
Exploring Latin, St. Paula's Pilgrimage, and Burial in Bethlehem
12:50 • 2min
Reflections of St. Paula the Elder
14:20 • 6min
Exemplifying Feminine Leadership and Radical Generosity
20:05 • 2min