Ron Ash Articles
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When Christians Follow the Wrong Leaders: Truth, Conscience, and Spiritual Blindness
A Catholic reflection on following spiritual and political leaders, the danger of idolatry and willful ignorance, Purgatory, conscience, scandal, John 8:32, false beliefs, and how Christians can seek truth without excusing sin.
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Saint Simon the Zealot: From Earthly Zeal to Apostolic Mission
Learn about Saint Simon the Zealot, his early life, meaning of the title “Zealot,” place among the Twelve Apostles, Catholic significance, missionary traditions, martyrdom, feast day, and prayer.
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Saint James the Son of Alphaeus: The Apostle of Quiet Faithfulness
Learn about Saint James the son of Alphaeus, also called James the Less, including his early life, place among the Twelve Apostles, Catholic significance, hidden faithfulness, martyrdom tradition, feast day, and prayer.
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Saint Bartholomew the Apostle: Nathanael, Witness to Christ, and Martyr
Learn about Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, traditionally identified with Nathanael, including his early life, calling by Jesus, profession of faith, Catholic significance, missionary work, martyrdom tradition, feast day, and prayer.
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Saint Mark the Apostle: From Jerusalem Disciple to Evangelist
Learn about Saint Mark’s early life in Jerusalem, relationship with Peter, Paul, and Barnabas, Gospel, Catholic significance, missionary work, martyrdom tradition, feast day, and prayer.
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Saint Matthew the Apostle: From Tax Collector to Evangelist
Discover the life of Saint Matthew, the tax collector called by Jesus to become an apostle and evangelist. Learn about his conversion, Gospel, importance to the Catholic Church, missionary work, uncertain but honored martyrdom, feast day, and a devotional prayer asking for his intercession.
