His Eminence Cardinal Charles Bo, Patron Bishop of Myanmar RVA Language Services, met with Myanmar RVA’s language services staff on September 28, 2026, to encourage producers currently participating in a media training program in Myanmar.

The Myanmar RVA producers, who represent Myanmar’s Catholic communities through various language services, are receiving training from media professionals to improve their technical skills and strengthen their effectiveness in media ministry.

‘Your Work Is a Service, Not Just a Job’

During the training program, Cardinal Bo met with the participants and reminded them that their work is more than a profession.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to meet with you, the RVA staff,” Cardinal Bo said. He emphasized that RVA’s mission should be understood as a service and a vocation rather than simply a job.

“RVA’s work is not just a job. Your work is a service. RVA media is not only a way to communicate with one another, but also a vocation for you. You are not only giving information; you are also giving hope to people,” he said.

Cardinal Bo encouraged the media workers to remain a light for people, especially during the current difficulties faced in Myanmar.

“You need to serve with humility. You need to pray with faith. You need to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus with courage,” he said. He encouraged RVA to become a beacon of light for Myanmar and other countries in Asia.

‘Where There Is Fake News, Let Us Find the Truth’

The Cardinal reminded the trainees to recognize the influence and responsibility of their work. “Your voice, your work can be hope for someone else,” he said.

He encouraged the media workers to seek the truth in an environment where misinformation and fake news are widespread.

“Where there is fake news, let us find the truth. Where hope disappears, let us talk about hope,” Cardinal Bo said. He added that RVA should help people who are searching for meaning in their lives and guide them toward Jesus Christ.

He encouraged the media workers to communicate truthfully and compassionately. “It is necessary to speak the truth with love. Tell stories with compassion. With honesty, communicate with the people,” he said.

He also reminded the trainees that Catholic media should not contribute to hatred, division, or misinformation.

“Let your computer be for peace. Let your social media be for reconciliation. Let your voice be for those who have no right to be heard. Let your skills be for evangelization,” Cardinal Bo said.

‘Hope Is Not Ignorance of Truth’

Speaking about Christian hope, Cardinal Bo explained that hope does not mean ignoring truth or pretending that suffering does not exist.

“Hope is not ignorance of truth. It’s not that you don’t feel the pain. It’s not that everything is okay,” he said. For Christians, he explained, hope means facing pain and suffering while believing that darkness is not the final reality.

“Calvary is not the end for Jesus Christ. There is still resurrection. There is still hope in the midst of pain and suffering,” he said. “Everything is in God’s hands.”

Building Bridges and Beginning with Prayer

Cardinal Bo said that RVA can become a “school of hope” for young people, helping them resist hatred and encouraging them to build their future with hope.

“Because you are Catholic media, you need to be a bridge between each other. You need to be a bridge between religions. You need to be a bridge between the younger generation,” he said.

He reminded the trainees that they are Catholic media workers and should begin their work with prayer. “Always begin your work with prayer,” he said, encouraging them to listen to God’s Word and seek God’s guidance.

He cautioned that even truthful information should be communicated responsibly if it could contribute to hatred or division. “Even if it’s true, it shouldn’t cause hatred. You shouldn’t be extreme when you talk about faith. You should talk about justice and not revenge,” he said.

‘Small Efforts Can Bring Great Blessings’

Cardinal Bo encouraged the media workers not to underestimate the value of small efforts. He referred to Jesus’ teaching about the mustard seed, the small flame, and salt, explaining that something small can become a great blessing when placed in God’s hands.

“If your work can change someone’s heart, give them hope, give them faith, and give them a sense of forgiveness, then your work is of great value,” Cardinal Bo said.

Concluding his message, Cardinal Bo once again reminded the RVA staff of their responsibility as Catholic media workers.

“Your voice can give hope to someone else,” he said. He encouraged them to remain faithful followers of Jesus and to use their cameras, microphones, computers, and social media platforms to promote truth, human dignity, peace, and reconciliation, while giving a voice to those who are not heard.

“Your skills are for evangelization,” Cardinal Bo said.

By RVA Hakha Chin Service