Pray, Shoot, Write, Repeat
Looking back, and looking forward to 2024
When I began down this path, it was one of blind trust fueled by a driving passion to show the beauty and mission of the Catholic Church.
I'm the poster child for the slogan, "God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called."
I've had the privilege to cover stories spanning the globe.
From the back alleys of Calcutta, the towering dome of St. Peters, to the gritty streets of New York.
From stories of small groups gathered to pray for peace. To the hundreds of thousands united in the nation's capital at the March for Life.
And for all the countless people I've met through this vocation and the infinite variety of ministries and events I've covered, I can tell you this…
Christ's Church, the Catholic Church, is alive and thriving.
You won't read that in the headlines.
But as one who's always on the streets mixing it up at Ordinations, protests, prayer rallies, and every manner of Vows, there's more to be encouraged by than you can imagine.
To see a young Rutgers Business Major who'd never even met a nun before college make her perpetual vows as a religious Sister.
To feel the warmth and love poured out for the women and children served by crisis pregnancy homes like Good Counsel Homes.
To witness the unbreakable faith and courage of those who are mocked and ridiculed for their prayers on the City's streets.
To walk in procession amidst thousands with Christ in the Blessed Sacrament held high through midtown Manhattan…
…and that only scratches the surface.
Christ's Mercy and Love burn as brightly today as when He proclaimed, "You are Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it."
The untold stories need to be heard.
And that's the goal for 2024.
Time to scrap the narratives and show the Truth.
And I invite you to join me.
Show your story.
Show your Faith.
Just imagine what the world would be like if every Catholic did that…
Please pray for me and know of my prayers for each of you.
Now, get to it :-)
You’re in my prayers during this journey… I feel blessed to witness through your photographs and writings; the Presence of our Lord!
Peace be with you, Jeff
Thank you Jeff. Every time I read your posts and see your photos I am reminded of these words.