Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter.
According to today's Vatican Radio report, this year's theme was chosen to coincide with the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, the Holy Year called by Pope Francis to announce the Mercy of God. The Pontifical Council for Social Communications announced the theme for the 2016 World Communications Day celebrated each year on the Sunday before Pentecost, which next year is on May 8th.
In other words, let us reflect on what we post in comm boxes (is it caustic or arrogant?), how we present the clear teaching of our faith (do we come off as judgmental or sarcastic?), the types of material we choose to present (is it authentic from the Church and the Gospel of Christ or is it my opinion stated as fact?), the appropriateness of the images we offer (do they belittle or trivialize our faith or our authentic witnesses?), the tone in which we communicate (are we sending vibes of love or hate?).
Check out the full audio recording of the Vatican Radio report here.