The Storm of Connection – Jesus' Communication

Three afternoons at the end of March, the weather was chilly and occasionally there was a light rain that added moisture to the air. I felt colder as I drove slowly down the street to the office, where my brothers and sisters were gathering to hear about Jesus Communications – Jesus Communications, abbreviated as Jescom.

Entering the hall, my body seemed to gradually warm up, perhaps simply because the air in the room was warmer than the space outside. For me, what I feel is the warmth of reunion and connection. That's right! Thanks to Jescom, nearly thirty brothers and sisters from all over returned to this common home, to absorb useful information from Jescom. Some people are familiar, some are strange, but when they come together, everyone becomes Brothers and Sisters, children of one God!

As an unofficial member of the audience, I came to Jescom in three afternoons, each afternoon for four hours, so in total I had twelve hours to listen, to see, to meet and to exchange. What an honor it is to receive this grace! I felt the connection getting tighter and tighter as Mr. Kinh - a representative of Jescom, guided us about media knowledge. The course lasts 3 full days from March 28 - 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Everyone listened attentively, took careful notes and discussed with the teacher and each other to better grasp knowledge.

Our brothers and sisters welcomed the lessons on photography theory, videography, and the still and beautiful scenes. We are like new sprouts emerging from the ground, receiving warm sunlight and cool drops of water. Having fully absorbed the "nutrients" from the lessons, although we haven't had much experience, with the Teacher's clear and easy-to-understand communication, we were able to work together to make some "works" that can be called "first-hand". Hopefully it will be a good first step for the communication mission and will be an extended arm of Jescom.

The spirit of connection between our brothers and sisters is even more deeply imbued with intimacy when we sacrifice ourselves together to get technically correct and beautiful "shots". Even though when working together, there are times when we argue, get a little angry, and feel a little dissatisfied when discussing, but through that, we brothers and sisters understand each other better, sympathize and let go, to connect, to integrate, to step together towards the best result.

Many new, good and profound ideas are expressed through photographs, thoughtful arrangements and short films, helping us know and better understand the importance of communication. Especially now, with the information technology boom, the e-commerce boom, etc., information sharing has become extremely important. How to do this? Based on what principle or formula? Dear, that is the principle, which the lecturer shared with us: Truthfulness - Compassion - Beauty.

Connecting a chain of information and knowledge about communication skills, connecting images, connecting footage, connecting hands, connecting hearts, connecting hearts, connecting brother and sister love, connecting teacher-student love, connecting Father-Child love is what I see, know and receive from Jescom. That may also be the feeling of all those participating in this training course. Communication Skills Training with Jesus - Jescom.

Thank you very much!

Image source: JesCom Alumni fanpage Jesuit Communications Department

Agnes Phan Hoang Diep

Seasonal employee of Caritas Dalat Office

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