Building trust – AMMR’s role in T&T’s fight against vaccine hesitancy
By Matthew Pierre, AMMR Community Outreach Coordinator and Margarita Elliot, CEO, Uwàmìto Consulting Governed by the ministry and mission of Jesus as reflected in the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching, the CCSJ has participated in various social initiatives aimed at prioritising the dignity of each human person and promoting the common good of all. One […]
Defending Church teaching on Gender against Relativism’s tide
Leela Ramdeen, Consultant at the Catholic Commission for Social Justice and an Attorney-at-Law, recently delivered a thought-provoking address at a significant conference organised by The Trinidad and Tobago Council of Evangelical Churches. Standing in for Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, Ramdeen dissected the theme: Our children, our responsibility: Building healthy children, healthy relationships, and healthy families […]
St Martin’s commitment to social justice
By Fr Stephan Alexander, General Manager, CCSJ and AMMR In a practical sense, why we do what we do should always be an important consideration. It’s important because this knowledge isn’t only a significant motivator but will often be the catalyst for consistency in keeping us rooted in our mission. This principle is applicable to […]
A call to action…on food
World Food Day, celebrated annually on October 16, is a global event that offers a poignant reminder of the vital role food plays in our lives and the urgent need to address global food security. Established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1979, World Food Day provides an opportunity […]
The world needs peacemakers
By Leela Ramdeen, Consultant, CCSJ & Director, CREDI Our world is in dire need of peace. Wars, violent armed conflicts, and other social ills stand as obstacles to peace. On June 28, 2023, we saw the launch of the 17th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) from the international think-tank, the Institute for Economics […]
A Sizzla reflection: ‘Explain to the Almighty’
By Fr Stephan Alexander General Manager, CCSJ and AMMR God certainly has an interesting way of getting our attention. At least, that’s my experience. While readying myself for prayer one morning recently, a vehicle playing loud music stopped nearby. I ignored it at first but then got annoyed when I realised the driver had no […]
Participation – at the heart of who we are
By Fr Stephan Alexander General Manager, CCSJ and AMMR Many of the things we do daily enrich our lives and the lives of others. These simple daily acts often display our faith, exemplifies the hope that animates us during difficult circumstances, highlights our general desire for self-development, the kindness and generosity that generally characterise us […]
Building Conditions of Peace for Migrants and Refugees
By Fr Stephan Alexander, General Manager, CCSJ and AMMR On September 24, 2023, the Church celebrated the 109th occasion of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, a celebration that began in 1914 to express concerns for different vulnerable persons on the move, to pray for them as they face many challenges, and to increase […]
Climate Change and the world around us
By Darrion Narine Programme Manager AMMR The Season of Creation has started in Trinidad and Tobago with rising temperatures and significant changes in our climate. The Season, which typically runs from September 1 to October 4, encompasses the World Day of Prayer for Creation (September 1) and ends with the Feast of St Francis of […]
Learn to forgive… if ‘yuh holdin’ somebody in mind
By Darrion Narine, Programme Manager AMMR Forgiveness is hard. Many people speak about forgiveness as if it were easy to do but if you have ever been in a situation where emotions are flaring, then you will know that it is not as simple as it may seem. The strength to forgive is a spiritual […]
