Catholic Saints

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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