JOSh Friends

Baka ang tunay na leap of faith… ay amining takot ka. Kumusta, mga kaibigan! JOSh Friends is back with Season 2 , and we’re opening the year with a beautiful reflection from Fr. Migs Ramirez —perfect for the First Week of Advent and the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier . In this episode, Fr. Migs gets real about the one word we all say too easily: “Busy.” What does it really mean, and what gets lost...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this episode of JOSh Friends , Angelo Zayne Villanueva , campus minister and all-around “Sir Gelo,” dives deep into a question we’ve all asked at some point — “Sino pa ba naniniwala sa forever?” Drawing from Fr. JBoy Gonzales, SJ’s timeless song “Panunumpa,” Angelo reflects on what it really means to commit — in faith, in love, and in life — even when it’s hard, even when...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this special Feast of All Jesuit Saints episode of JOSh Friends , Bro. Rico Yan Cano , a third-year seminarian from San Jose Seminary, reflects on the song “Pagkabighani” by Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ , inspired by the prayer of St. Francis Xavier . Through the lens of vocation and faith, Bro. Rico shares how the song’s words — “Kahit walang langit, kahit walang apoy… mah...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this special Marian episode of JOSh Friends , Joel Escaner , a church musician and keyboard instructor, reflects on the song that reignited his calling— “Maria, Bukang Liwayway” by Himig Heswita . In between teaching students, leading choirs, and serving at Sunday Mass, Joel finds himself grounded once more through this beautiful hymn to Our Lady. More than melody and lyr...

Behind every idea, project, and dream — there is grace. In this episode of JOSh Friends , Joel Barquez , entrepreneur, coffee enthusiast, and owner of Space iO Coworking , reflects on “Place Me With Your Son” by Michael Delos Reyes — a book that explores how Jesuit devotion to Mary has shaped Filipino spirituality through the centuries. For Joel, the line “Place me with your Son” is more than a pr...

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary — a time to honour Mary, our Mother, whose quiet “yes” continues to echo through our lives. In this episode of JOSh Friends , Giancarlo Batac — a Data Quality Specialist, IT Consultant, and choir leader — reflects on the Bukas Palad classic “Awit ng Pagsuyo.” By day, Gian works with systems and data, but when the choir sings, structure turns to song — precis...

In this episode of JOSh Friends , Anne Heramia — Chief Information Officer and co-founder of Heroic Leadership PH — shares how her love for technology, leadership, and music has shaped her journey of faith. She reflects on the song “Inay” by Himig Heswita — a piece that has brought her peace and grounding in the midst of life’s constant motion. Through the lyrics, Anne finds comfort in Mary’s embr...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this special episode of JOSh Friends , we journey with Danikka Rose Macarandan Fabela , current Director of the College Campus Ministries Office of Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan , as she reflects on the newly launched 2026 Official Calendar of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus . More than just a way to mark time, this calendar celebrates faith in actio...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this special episode of JOSh Friends , we’re joined by Silke Hipolito , a lead customer service coordinator at Prototype IT and violin teacher at Yamaha in Texas Amps and Access. Silke shares with us her heartfelt reflections inspired by Fr. Daniel Patrick Huang’s Serving the Joy of the Gospel , particularly from his baccalaureate homily Gratitude, Responsibility, Faith....

“To love is to desire. To be human is to desire.”In this episode of JOSh Friends, Ann Manhit — teacher, writer, formator — reflects on the true purpose of our desires, guided by the award-winning book Schooled by the Spirit: A Prayer Companion to Ignatian Spirituality by Fr. Ramon Maria Luza Bautista, SJ, recipient of Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards 2010 Best Book in Spirituality. Ann talks abou...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this special episode of JOSh Friends , we celebrate 39 years of Bukas Palad Music Ministry and the launch of their latest album, Bless Our Darkness . Yumi Wada shares a heartfelt reflection on the classic song Humayo’t Ihayag , weaving in her own experiences as a psychospiritual formator and the quiet but powerful ways young people discover how to share God’s love. Be rem...

In this heartfelt episode of JOSh Friends , Pedro Renato Jr. Tumulto shares his journey of moving from Pangasinan to Calgary, Canada, and finding a sense of belonging through the Bukas Palad song We Are Yours . As a construction Project Admin Officer and member of the Bukas Palad Online Community Choir, Pedro reflects on how music becomes both a foundation and a home when life feels uncertain. Thr...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this special episode of JOSh Friends I.n this episode of JOSh Friends , Dr. Persia bridges the worlds of science and spirituality through the song Your Heart Today by Bukas Palad. Drawing from her work in materials science — from turning agricultural waste into glowing carbon quantum dots to designing disaster relief solutions — she reflects on how the transformation of r...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this episode of JOSh Friends , Marius Villaroman — a longtime church organist, theology graduate, and freelance musician — invites us to discover the quiet power of everyday holiness. Drawing from his life in music and faith, Marius reflects on how Sacred Space: The Prayerbook 2026 helped him see God not just in the grand performances, but in the “bits and pieces” of life...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this heartfelt episode of JOSh Friends , Kriselda Dionisio opens up about her evolving prayer life — from praise and worship in her youth, to Holy Hours in silence, and now, to everyday conversations with God. Kris shares how moments of drifting away were always met with God's gentle invitations to return — through music, through service, through friends who dragged h...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this episode of JOSh Friends , drummer and cruise ship performer Bryan Gonzaga shares a heartfelt reflection inspired by “Life is (Not) a Tale” by Fr. Augustine Thomas, SJ. Through the chapter “The Connectedness,” Bryan opens up about finding God in rhythm, silence, and even the pauses between each beat. From crowded theaters to the open sea, Bryan tells us how music beca...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this special episode of JOSh Friends , we take a quiet, reflective walk into the world of Ignatian spirituality through the beautiful book “Schooled by the Spirit” by Fr. Ramon Maria Luza Bautista, SJ . Rooted in St. Ignatius’s call to “find God in all things,” this reflection reminds us that holiness isn’t reserved for extraordinary moments. It’s found in everyday encoun...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this special episode of JOSh Friends , we’re joined by Jason Dela Cruz , a hotel reservation executive based in Thailand. His story reminds us that sometimes, the most profound spiritual truths reveal themselves in the everyday choices we make—even in spreadsheets, schedules, and guest reviews. Today, Jason reflects on “The Foolishness of Love,” a homily from Fr. Daniel P...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this special episode of JOSh Friends , we’re joined by Ernest John —videographer, choir director, and creative soul who finds the sacred in everyday beauty. When he’s not capturing moments through a lens or harmonizing with the choir at the Shrine of St. Joseph Parish , Ernest is exploring how creativity becomes prayer. And today, he reflects on a quiet but powerful colle...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this episode of JOSh Friends , we’re joined by Fr. Bros Flores, SJ —Jesuit missionary, former superior of the Bukidnon Mission District , and one of the shepherds of the Fr. Leoni Mission Foundation and Malaybalay Jesuit Retreat House . As he prepares to pass the torch after years of service, Fr. Bros reflects on a deeply personal connection with the diary entries of Fr....

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this heartfelt episode of JOSh Friends , we’re joined by Fr. Erwin “Bok” Arandia, SJ —a former lawyer turned Jesuit priest, longtime member of Bukas Palad Music Ministry , and now Assistant Chaplain of the Philippine Jesuit Prison Service . From choir rehearsals to prison liturgies, Fr. Bok has seen how music can move the soul and break down even the hardest walls. Today,...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this eye-opening episode of JOSh Friends , we’re joined by Areson Cuevas , a fintech professional whose journey spans from Marikina to UP, Spain, and the global world of tech innovation. But today, Areson takes us beyond algorithms and borderless transactions, sharing a personal reflection inspired by Fr. Daniel Patrick Huang SJ’s book, Serving the Joy of the Gospel . Thr...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this heartfelt episode of JOSh Friends , we’re joined by Annie Oclarit , a guidance counselor, campus minister, and formator from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan . With over 16 years of journeying with students and educators, Annie shares how the liturgical album Place Me with Your Son has become a quiet companion in her ministry and daily life. For Annie—whose rhyt...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this inspiring episode of JOSh Friends , we’re joined by Pauline , a freelance singer, voice teacher, and studio director of Handa Awit Music Studio . As a choir conductor and vocal coach, Pauline shares her heartfelt reflections on the powerful songs from Misa ng Pag-asa , especially the song "Magpasalamat Tayo sa Panginoon." Coming off the heels of Mother’s Da...

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this heartfelt episode of JOSh Friends , we’re joined by Nina Reyes —a passionate music teacher based in Tokyo and lead vocalist of the band Konekshon-C . As we reflect on the days after Mother’s Day and face the challenges of the current election season , Nina introduces us to one of the most moving songs from Misa ng Pag-asa : "Ave Maria, Ina ng Pag-asa." This...