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On the Margins with Fr. Ronald Raab, C.S.C.
I discover every day here at our parish the deep connection between prayer and service. In my years of ministry in the parish, I hlep others realize this connection by offering models of education. The "Personal Poverty Retreats" expose us all to the reality of our own suffering and the discriminating labels we put on other people. My radio show, On the Margins, offers listeners the consolation of the Gospel and stories about our service among the marginalized. From our monthly, 30-Minute School of Prayer, to yearly Lenten retreats for catechumens in the Archdiocese, I strive to reveal the consolation of God as we serve among those who most need the basics of life.

Thank you for your interest in connecting faith with the reality of life. This mission is for every believer. I look forward to hearing from you.
The best way to stay up-to-date with
Fr. Ron's writing and ministry.
  Radio:
     KBVM 88.3FM - On the Margins
        Weekly Gospel Reflection
        Saturdays @ 7am, Sundays @ 8am
  Monthly Columns:
     Liturgy & Ministry Magazine
     Celebrate! Magazine
  Retreats:
     Personal Poverty Retreats
     30-Minute School of Prayer
     Catholic VIsion
     Br. Andre Institute (No 2010 dates)
  At-Home Retreats:
        
  Prayers:
        
Writing Awards
Best Essay 2009 - First Place
     Professional & Special Interest Magazines
     Catholic Press Association
Celebrate!, Toronto, Ontario,
"Trinity Blest" by Ronald Raab, CSC
Clever lead with wry humor and true-to-life recurrences prompt reader to continue reading. And the reader is rewarded with adroit weaving of a couple's story with some of the essentials foundations of Catholic faith.
Best of the Christian Press - Award of Merit
     Associated Church Press
     May 2009
     Seasonal Article
     Judged by Nancy J. Stelling
U.S. Catholic
for “Reading from Prophet Bonnie” by Fr. Ronald Raab, C.S.C., December 2008.
“Compassionately written, excellent imagery, nice taut style, great exposition, marvelous story of homeless and mentally ill Prophet Bonnie becoming a teacher for us all.”
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