Our Lady of Ransom

I thought I would share something I received this evening from CatholicCulture:

Sometimes I'm genuinely astonished by the richness of the resources on CatholicCulture.org, particularly by the ways these resources deepen our understanding of the Catholic tradition.

For example, in looking at our liturgical year materials for this week, I note that in the old calendar, tomorrow is the feast of Our Lady of Ransom. Take a look: This has to do with a Marian apparition about freeing Christian captives from the Moors.

Also, a new addition to our library reinforces our understanding of Catholic architecture. Back in 1925, Fr. P. F. McCaffrey, OCC wrote an excellent essay on this often-overlooked subject, covering the period from from the beginning through the flowering of the Gothic. We have it for you: The Development of Christian Architecture.

Or how about going back to the Missal of 1962 to deepen our understanding of the sacred liturgy? A new web site, just reviewed, provides excellent resources for those who wish to learn how to celebrate the extraordinary form of the Roman rite, or simply to grow in appreciation for the mysteries of the Mass: Sancta Missa.

Then there's St. Paul. You may have forgotten this year is devoted to the Apostle to the Gentiles. If you haven't yet taken advantage of the opportunity to learn more about Paul and the apostolic tradition, you can do so now by reviewing a new Fides dossier: Saint Paul: The Greatest Missionary of All Times.

For your reading pleasure - enjoy!