Ron Ash Articles
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Saint Philip the Apostle: The Disciple Who Brought Others to Jesus
Learn about Saint Philip the Apostle, his early life in Bethsaida, calling by Jesus, role in bringing Nathanael to Christ, Catholic significance, missionary work, martyrdom tradition, feast day, and prayer.
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Saint John the Apostle: The Beloved Disciple and Witness to the Word
Discover the life of Saint John the Apostle, son of Zebedee and the beloved disciple of Jesus. Learn about his early life, role among the Twelve, presence at the Cross, writings, importance to the Catholic Church, martyrdom tradition, feast day, and prayer.
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12 Things Catholics Should Remind Themselves of Every Day
Discover twelve truths Catholics should remind themselves of every day, including God’s presence, the call to holiness, the Eucharist, prayer, confession, Scripture, vocation, human dignity, suffering, and eternal life. Each reminder includes practical ways to live the faith more fully.
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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. -
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 Things Catholics Should Never Do at Mass (And 6 Things They Always Should)
The Mass is the source and summit of Catholic life — but are we bringing our best to it? Rooted in Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this guide walks through 12 things Catholics should never do during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and 6 things every faithful Catholic should always practice to encounter Christ more deeply. -
Ignatius of Antioch: The Apostolic Father They Tried to Erase
Writing in 107 AD — within living memory of the Apostles — Ignatius of Antioch left behind seven letters that are among the most explosive documents in Christian history. He used the term “Catholic Church,” taught the Real Presence, insisted on obedience to the bishop, and traced his faith directly to the Apostle John. Which is exactly why John Calvin tried to erase him. -
Why Catholics Need Mass and the Sacramental Life — Not Just Personal Prayer
“I’m spiritual, not religious” sounds reasonable — until you ask what the Mass actually is. At every Mass, the sacrifice of Calvary is made present on the altar. The Eucharist is not a symbol; it is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ. Confession restores what sin takes away in a way that private contrition alone cannot. Christ didn’t just leave us a book and a feeling — He founded a Church and gave us Sacraments. Here’s why that matters, and why personal prayer alone was never meant to be enough.
