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 when we rush through life on autopilot? Drawing from the Advent reflections in Sacred Space: The Prayerbook 2026, he reminds us that a “tidy soul” isn’t perfect—it’s nurtured, noticed, and made room for.

We also celebrate the missionary spirit of St. Francis Xavier, whose life echoes the message of Bukas Palad’s song “No Better Rest”: that wherever we go, God is already there waiting to be found. In the chaos of schedules and responsibilities, Fr. Migs invites us to hear the gentle knock of a God who simply says, “I am here.”

Join us as we begin another year of stories, prayer, and presence.
✨ Journey with us through Sacred Space, beautiful music, and everyday moments where God quietly reveals Himself.
Discover more at JesCom Exclusives on jescom.ph/josh.

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 the feeling fades.
He also celebrates 21 years of Kape’t Pandasal, JesCom’s daily morning reflection show that has faithfully shown up every week — proof that forever isn’t a myth, after all.

Let this episode remind you: feelings fade, but promises endure.

🎵 Listen to “Panunumpa” on DSPs and more JesCom Exclusives at jescom.ph/josh
☕ Celebrate 21 years of Kape’t Pandasal — watch episodes on JesCom TV YouTube or Bilyonaryo News Channel.

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… mahal pa rin Kita” — reveal the heart of true love: one that gives without expecting anything in return. As he recalls the journeys of Jesuit saints who served with courage and humility, he reminds us that the deepest love is not transactional but steadfast.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Jesuit holiness — love that shows up even when there’s no reward.
🎵 Listen to “Pagkabighani” by Bukas Palad Music Ministry on all streaming platforms.
📘 Sheet music and inspiring JesCom products available at jescom.ph/josh.

Let us journey together in hope — and love without conditions.

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 lyrics, the song becomes a companion for all who serve quietly and faithfully in the background—reminding us that, like Mary, we are called to say “yes” even in uncertainty.

As we celebrate the Month of the Holy Rosary, may this reflection inspire you to find light through music and service.
🎵 Stream Maria, Bukang Liwayway by Himig Heswita on Spotify, Apple Music, and all digital platforms.
📘 Official sheet music available now at jescom.ph/josh.

Let’s journey together in hope—one note, one song, one prayer at a time.

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 prayer — it’s a call to presence. He shares how running a coworking space taught him that what truly makes a place come alive are the people who show up — and how faith, like work, thrives when we choose to be present.

Join us as we rediscover the beauty of Marian devotion — not just in history, but in the quiet, daily “yes” we give to God.

📖 Read more and get inspired by “Place Me With Your Son,” available now at jescom.ph/josh

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 — precision becomes prayer.

He shares how the line “Bawat naming sambitin, bawat naming awitin, ay papuri’t parangal sa ’yo” reminds him that faith isn’t about perfection, but sincerity — that even our smallest efforts can be songs of love.

Join us as we celebrate this month of devotion through music, story, and prayer.
Discover Marian songs, books, and gifts that bring faith to life at jescom.ph/josh.

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 embrace and inspiration in her unwavering “yes” to God’s call.

Join us as we listen to her story — one that reminds us that grace often appears in quiet moments, and that in surrender, we find strength.

Discover “Inay” and other Marian songs and books at jescom.ph/josh
Because faith, like music, keeps us company through every season.

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 action—telling the stories of Jesuit ministries and mission-partners who embody compassion, courage, and community across the country.

Through Danikka’s lens as a campus minister, we are reminded that faith isn’t confined to prayers alone. It breathes in everyday acts of love, justice, and service—whether in classrooms, communities, or quiet encounters with others.

Celebrate the season of giving with a gift that inspires and grounds us in what truly matters. Discover the 2026 Jesuit Province Calendar and more at JesCom Exclusives on jescom.ph/josh.

Because wherever there is compassion, courage, and community, the Spirit is truly alive. ✨

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.

Silke opens up about her life in customer service and teaching music, and how Fr. Danny’s words on gratitude and responsibility remind her to see each challenge, big or small, as a gift. From guiding frustrated violin students to supporting her mom in her cancer journey, Silke shows us how faith grounds us in moments of uncertainty.

Fr. Danny’s message—that our gifts are meant to serve others—shines through Silke’s story. She reminds us that even in the daily grind, every act of patience, kindness, and creativity can be a way of living the joy of the Gospel.

📚✨ Journey with us through books and songs that inspire. Discover more from Serving the Joy of the Gospel at JesCom Exclusives on jescom.ph/josh.

“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 about the feeling of shame that comes with wanting more, and how the chapter on “A Spirituality of Desires” has redirected her to embrace these desires instead, recognizing them as what they are: a guide towards God’s own desires for us as His beloved. She also talks about the challenges that come with it. With the noises and distractions that surround us — family concerns, personal wants, flood control issues, corruption — there is a heightened call for slow discernment: which desires lead us astray and which ones really lead us closer to God? Journey with us with books and songs—get your copy of Schooled by the Spirit at JesCom Exclusives on jescom.ph/josh