Ron Ash Articles
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Are They Signs or Superstitions? A Catholic Guide to Discernment
Is a meaningful coincidence an answer to prayer, an angelic message, or superstition? Through a story of betrayal and forgiveness, explore Catholic guidance on providence, private revelation, prudent discernment, and finding peace without needing certainty. -
When Coincidences Follow Prayer: Discerning a Call to the Diaconate
After praying in Eucharistic Adoration, a man considering the permanent diaconate heard two unexpected references to being a deacon. This Catholic reflection explores how to receive such moments without mistaking coincidence for proof, and how to discern through prayer, service, counsel, Scripture, and the Diocese of Providence’s formation process.
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When God Says “Not Yet”: Trusting Him With Rejection and Disappointment
When a relationship, job, partnership, or opportunity falls through, it may not be failure. Explore how God can use rejection, delay, and disappointment to protect, prepare, redirect, and lead us toward His purposes.
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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. -
Prophecy vs. Psychic Predictions: What Does the Catholic Church Actually Teach?
Catholics encounter psychic readings, tarot, and astrology everywhere in popular culture — but how do these practices differ from authentic Catholic prophecy? We break down what the Catechism actually teaches about divination, occult practices, and the spiritual gifts the Church recognizes as genuine.
