Ron Ash Articles
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Saint Peter the Apostle: From Fisherman to Rock of the Church
Learn about Saint Peter’s early life as a Galilean fisherman, calling by Jesus, role among the Apostles, confession of Christ, significance to the Catholic Church, papacy, martyrdom in Rome, and famous prayers including “Lord, save me!”
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The Apostles’ Creed: What Catholics Mean and Why the Words Matter
The Apostles’ Creed is thoroughly biblical, but phrases such as “the holy catholic Church,” “the communion of saints,” and “He descended into hell” can be misunderstood. This charitable Catholic explanation addresses common Protestant concerns and shows how the Creed proclaims the historic Christian faith.
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Why Many Former Catholics Remain Catholic on Paper
Why many former Catholics remain on Catholic records, what formal departure means, how it affects Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, and Marriage, and how the Church welcomes people home. -
12 Common Protestant Arguments Against Catholicism—and the Catholic Rebuttal
A respectful Catholic response to 12 common Protestant objections, covering Scripture and Tradition, faith and works, Mary, the saints, confession, the papacy, the Eucharist, purgatory, and more with biblical and Catechism support. -
12 Things to Consider Before Getting Married in the Catholic Church
Considering marriage in the Catholic Church? Learn about parish preparation, required documents and permissions, the wedding liturgy, the vocation of husband and wife, and the Church's teaching on divorce and annulment. -
The Roots of Faith: Armenia, the First Christian Nation, and the Armenian Apostolic Church
In 301 AD, Armenia became the world's first Christian nation. Explore the journey of the Apostles who brought the Gospel, the story of St. Gregory the Illuminator, and how the Armenian Apostolic Church compares to the Roman Catholic Church — and why it all still matters today.
