Communication is certainly not as simple and easy as it sounds, because it is not just about talking and talking.
Communication is an art. The art of communication is the ability to listen and deliver information in a clear and accurate way. Therefore good reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are important. That's why good verbal and written communication skills are essential in our hectic world.
In the 1st reading, the letter that apostles and elders gave to Paul and Barnabas is a good example of the art of written communication.
But more just just being clear and to the point, the contents of the letter gave encouragement to the Christians in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia.
They were delighted with it and it would have also strengthened their faith and united them closer to the rest of the Christian communities.
In the gospel, when Jesus gave His disciples a commandment, it was not something that began with "You shall not ... "
Rather it was communicated with love and it was about love.
May our communication always be based on love.
May we speak in such a way that others will love to listen to us. And may we also listen in such a way that others will love to speak to us.