Ron Ash Articles

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.

A Catholic guide for parents whose child has stepped away from the Church. Explore how to listen without judgment, respect freedom of conscience, respond to wounds, offer gentle invitations, and pray with hope while leaving the door open.

When Hasbro declined Fatima’s board-game idea, Ron remembered a father-and-son bike raffle that once seemed like a lost cause. This Catholic reflection on rejection and hope explores Scripture, God’s providence, and how to support someone through disappointment without promising an easy answer.

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!”

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.

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.

A Catholic examination of Pro-Life and Pro-Choice slogans, abortion, human dignity, the Bible, the U.S. Constitution, the duties of government branches, political manipulation, and whether Catholic public officials must separate faith from their oath of office.

Explore the biblical meaning of Israel, Jacob and the twelve tribes, God’s promise to Abraham, the relationship between biblical Israel and Palestine, the founding of the modern State of Israel in 1948, Israel’s population, and the nation’s calling to justice and blessing.

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.

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.

Explore what the Bible actually says about Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus, including his early life, role among the Apostles, money and Satanic influence, remorse, death, Catholic significance, martyrdom, despair, and repentance.

Learn about Saint Thomas the Apostle, his early life, honest questions, encounter with the risen Jesus, famous confession “My Lord and my God,” Catholic significance, missionary tradition in India, martyrdom, feast day, and prayer.