Christ and corruption totally incompatible
by Mike James, member of the CCSJ “At this time, there are too many scandals and injustices, too much corruption and greed, too many errors and lies, too much violence which leads to misery and to death.” “Every people wishes to understand the political and economic choices which are made in its name. They perceive […]
A season for giving things, and more
by Mike James, member of the CCSJ Catholics as well as other citizens of all different religious persuasions are outstanding for their generosity in giving and sharing with the less privileged and less fortunate during this period of Advent and preparation for Christmas. Thousands of hampers are being prepared for the needy in parishes, groups […]
Eliminating violence against women
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice “Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development and […]
‘You did it to me’
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice It is significant to note that Respect For Life Week ended shortly before the Feast of Christ the King, today. Last week, through CCSJ’s various activities and those planned e.g. at parish and school levels, we all had an opportunity to reflect on ways […]
CCSJ: Promote Justice
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ During Respect For Life Week, please reflect on the following statement: “The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men and women of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of […]
Preparing for Respect For Life Week
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice At the third sitting of Synod in 2009, our Archdiocese agreed on a Mission statement and adopted three Pastoral Priorities (PP): The New Evangelisation; Revitalising Catholic Culture and Identity; and Regenerating the Moral and Spiritual Values of our Society. Under each of these PPs, […]
Report from Death Penalty Conference
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice The Community of Sant’Egidio invited me to attend The First International Conference on The Death Penalty in the Great Caribbean. It was held in Madrid from 17 – 19 October, 2011 and was organized in collaboration with the International Commission Against the Death Penalty, […]
Raising awareness of lupus
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ There are about five million people worldwide who suffer from Lupus. If you know anyone with this chronic disease you will know how debilitating it is, particularly when it flares up. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes an individual’s immune system to attack its own tissues, cells, and organs. […]
Euthanasia and assisted suicide
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice “Your body…is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you since you received him from God. You are not your own property: you have been bought and paid for. That is why you should use your body for the glory of God.” […]
Catechists: Forming God’s Caribbean People
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice I share below an extract from my address to catechists at the South and Central Catechetical Rally last Sunday (Sept 25) on the theme: Catechists: Forming God’s Caribbean People – A reflection on Revitalising Catholic Culture and Identity. The Archdiocese owes each catechist a […]