Joshua Rosa
So this can be a long winded one but here is the short, sweet, right to the point one. Im a Dominican man from the New York/New Jersey area. (So naturally I get defensive about bagels and pizza). I was born into the faith but honestly had no desire for it. Fortunately one day when I was around 20, my best friend invited me to a retreat to come and play music with him and who is now the worship leader of our ministry (I started off as a drummer). He really sold me on how fun the weekend would be with the fact that there would be tons of girls I didn’t know there. I remember that Saturday night now Bishop Joseph, was processing around the room with Jesus in the monstrance and when he came to me it seemed like he lingered a little longer than in most places, needless to say I had this absolute understanding and confirmation of who God was but even more who I was to Him. The Eucharist became the corner stone of my faith (as it should be for all catholics).
Shortly after that we formed our ministry (Agnus Dei Ministry) which within the year of forming we began to travel the country leading praise and worship. In the midst of all that, God called me deeper into the speaking ministry aspect (something that till this day I know is a grace from Him because I am by nature an introvert. To be on stages with hundreds and some cases thousands is not something that I would intrinsically gravitate towards). I’ve gotten to work along side some of the most amazing ministries in the country aiming to reach young people and have gotten to visit over 20 states and Canada!