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 collection: JesCom’s Keep the Faith Greeting Cards Series, inspired by the floral arrangements of Fr. Jason Dy, SJ.

These aren’t just cards—they’re visual prayers. Based on the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Fr. Jason’s creations combine nature, liturgy, and Philippine life to invite us into stillness and presence. As Ernest shares, “It’s like God whispering through every stem, leaf, and bloom.”

In one card, fiery lilies meet Christ’s words, “I have come to set the earth on fire”—a reminder of passionate faith expressed in tender ways. In another, orchids and anthurium reflect the Gospel’s healing call: “Rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home.”

For Ernest, these moments behind the camera and at choir rehearsals are no different from arranging flowers for Mass. They’re ways of encountering the Divine. “God isn’t just found in grand compositions,” he says, “but in the quiet beauty we choose to create each day.”

And this month, as we celebrate Ignatian Month, we’re invited into deeper awareness. This week’s theme is Emotional Awareness in Faith, inspired by St. Ignatius's recovery at Pamplona—a moment of stillness that led to lasting conversion. Ernest reflects: “Like Ignatius, I’ve learned that in pauses—between gigs, between projects—we hear God more clearly.”

So, what are your recovery moments? What beauty is God inviting you to create or notice today?

Let us journey together in hope. 💐 Discover Keep the Faith—a collection that turns floral art into visual theology. Visit JesCom Exclusives at jescom.ph/josh and bring beauty into your daily prayer.