A ministry for migrants & refugees
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “Are we open to ‘God’s surprises’? Or are we closed and fearful before the newness of the Holy Spirit? Do we have the courage to strike out along the new paths which God’s newness sets before us, or do we resist, barricaded in transient structures which have […]
Working towards an AIDS-free Caribbean
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI In today’s Gospel reading (Jn 15: 9–17) we focus on the greatest commandment that Jesus gave us: “love one another, as I have loved you“. If we are to “remain” in Christ, we must follow this Commandment. In May 2015, Pope Francis, on reflecting on this Gospel […]
The call to be holy
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty.” (Jn 15:5) There is an inextricable link between the teachings in today’s Gospel (John 15:1–8) and Pope Francis’ latest Apostolic Exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be […]
Conserving the divine harmony
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “Our planet is a mother for all of us. We must hand it on to our children, cared for and improved, because it’s a loan they make to us” (Pope Francis). Today, April 22, the world observes International Mother Earth Day. God’s plan for humanity is that […]
Pursuing MLK’s dream
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director CREDI On Wednesday, April 4, the world marked the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr (MLK). I attended two events organised by Christian Aid in London to mark the occasion – a Service of Hope at Westminster Abbey and a symposium: Exploring what […]
Saving our children
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ, & Director, CREDI “The family is important, and it is necessary for the survival of humanity. Without the family, the cultural survival of the human race would be at risk.” – Pope Francis, 2013 I am in London at the moment and have been discussing with friends the impact of […]
The perfect hope
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ, & Director, CREDI “Christ has really, truly, and substantially risen, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, from the dead. The whole Christ has risen indeed for the completion of the work of our redemption.” Saint Thomas Aquinas. Happy Easter! Christ is risen! His death and resurrection opened the door to […]
No moral justification for slavery
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ, & Director, CREDI Today, Sunday March 25, the world marks the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. There can be no moral justification for slavery. We are all diminished by this crime against humanity. Raise your awareness of the grave sin of […]
Say ‘no’ to racism and live up to our anthem
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ, & Director, CREDI The world will observe The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21. The theme this year is: Promoting tolerance, inclusion, unity and respect for diversity in the context of combating racial discrimination. “Every person is entitled to human rights without discrimination. The rights […]
The time is now to empower women
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI The world observed International Women’s Day (IWD) last Thursday (March 8). Women play a pivotal role in society. While we commemorate their political, social and economic achievements, let us step up our efforts to empower girls/women and create conditions to enable them to realise their full potential. […]
