Prayer First...Inspiration Next

I was watching this Catholic YouTuber interview my friend, Dr. Paul Camarata, who happens to be the producer of The SaintCast, which is one of my absolute favorite podcasts. Right after that, something amazing happened. I mean, I've lost count of how many times people have told me to pray the Rosary, but this time it really hit me. It stuck, you know?

After the interview, the host dropped this suggestion. He said, "If you're not praying the Rosary every single day, you're not on the team!" Well, let me tell you, after hearing that I was determined to be on the team. No doubt about it. Around that same time, the Archdiocese in KCKS decided to launch this brand new Rosary podcast. The host was the Holy Family School of Faith, with Dr. Mike Scherschligt and Dr. Troy Hinkel. Let me tell you, their version of the Rosary, mixed with Catholic theology, really spoke to me. It was like they were talking directly to my soul. Ever since then, I've been soaking up all that knowledge like a sponge. Seriously, I can't get enough. Then I made the commitment to Mary through the Brown Scapular. I even had the whole ceremony with my priest to bless this event.

Let me tell you, my prayers have been on point ever since. It's been almost four years now, and I can honestly say that I've been getting better at prayer every single day. Oh, and here's the best part. Right after all of this, my writing journey began. It's like everything fell into place. Six books. A new song album. It's been an incredible ride, and I can't wait to see where it takes me next. Prayer first. Inspiration next. I wish I absorbed this lesson sooner!