In the beginning

I started what I’ve now deemed a “Meme Based Apostolate” in early January of this year. Something told me, “just do it,” so I did, and here I am, a little more than 6 months later.

My first Instagram post said, “Just a Catholic cop trying to get to heaven and help others on the road there. We’ll see where the Holy Spirit takes this journey. God bless and stay safe!”

I’ve had a few good thoughts since then, had more than a few positive reactions and interactions and intend to keep going.

Unfortunately Instagram holds you back from putting a lot of text info out there and some of the things I want to talk about require more than just a meme and a couple of small paragraphs. I’ve done some longer form writing over the years without an outlet beyond a teahcer, priest or spiritual advisor. This will be able to give me, hopefully, a bigger audience and a wider sounding board for my thoughts, ideas, opinions and the like.

Thanks for being here, and thanks for coming on this journey with me.



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