Called to Serve, Moved to Sing: Fr. Bok on Liturgical Music

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, he shares his personal journey of faith, vocation, and the profound power of liturgical music—through the lens of the newest Himig Heswita songbook, Place Me With Your Son.Written in honor of Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ, this collection is more than just a tribute. It’s a living legacy of prayer in song—crafted by Fr. Bok, Fr. Arnel Aquino, and Bro. Dom Bulan—offering new music for choirs and worshippers alike. Whether you're a music minister, a choir newbie, or someone seeking comfort and connection through song, this episode will remind you why we sing: not for performance, but for praise.🎵 Place Me With Your Son is a prayerful songbook born of deep reflection and service—created by Himig Heswita in honor of Fr. Honti’s 100th birth anniversary. From the hearts of Jesuit composers to your own ministry, these songs are gifts of healing, hope, and encounter.Let us journey together in hope. 📖✨ Visit jescom.ph/josh to learn more about this songbook and explore our other JesCom Exclusives. Let the music lead you—and those you serve—closer to Christ.