Ron Ash Articles
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Is God Calling You to Become a Permanent Deacon?
Is God calling you to become a permanent deacon? Explore the most common motivations for entering diaconal formation, the duties and rewards of ordained ministry, its sacrifices and family demands, and practical steps for discerning the call.
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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. -
A Father’s Calling: Catholic Leadership, Authority, and the Family
A Catholic reflection on fatherhood, servant leadership, family authority, false gods, marriage, parenting, and the practical ways fathers can lead their children toward Christ. -
Catholic, Right? How the Seven Sacraments Shape a Life of Grace
Explore how the seven Sacraments—Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony—help Catholics live with grace and hope now and prepare for eternal life. -
12 Common Hurdles Catholic Women Face When Seeking a Husband—and How to Overcome Them
A compassionate Catholic guide to 12 common hurdles women may face while seeking a husband today, with practical advice on discernment, healing, chastity, dating, vocation, and hope. -
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.
