A reminder that reliance on God is not reserved for moments of crisis, but something to carry daily.
WASHINGTON — What began as a celebratory evening honoring journalism and the First Amendment quickly turned into a scene of fear and confusion after gunfire erupted inside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner late Saturday night.
I had arrived at the event with my wife, eager to introduce her to colleagues from Capitol Hill and fellow journalists from across the Washington area. The atmosphere was warm and festive as the program got underway. Our table, representing EWTN, was positioned just a few feet from the ballroom entrance — a detail that would take on new significance as the night unfolded.
Moments after the program began, a series of loud bangs pierced the room. I heard one shot, followed by three or four more. Having grown up in a law enforcement household — my father served as a police officer for 43 years — I immediately recognized the sounds as gunfire.
I told my wife to get under the table.
At the same time, instinct and training as a journalist took over. I pulled out my phone and began recording. From my vantage
