Gratitude to God, solidarity with others
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI We are all aware that T&T’s 2017 Budget will result in further tightening of our collective belts. In spite of this, we have a duty to work with our Government to ensure that whatever limited resources we have at our disposal, they are used to build the […]
‘Justice must not seek revenge’ – AEC on death penalty
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI The statement by the Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) on September 21 calling for the abolition of the death penalty in the region, is timely, particularly as tomorrow, October 10, the world will observe World Day Against the Death Penalty. The statement should be read […]
‘Justice must not seek revenge’ – AEC on death penalty
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI The statement by the Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) on September 21 calling for the abolition of the death penalty in the region, is timely, particularly as tomorrow, October 10, the world will observe World Day Against the Death Penalty. The statement should be read […]
Living the gospel of non-violence
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man” – Mahatma Gandhi. The world observes International Day of Non-Violence today (October 2). The 2007 UN resolution which established this commemoration, on Gandhi’s […]
Leave no one behind
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI The Gospel Reading of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31) should lead us to reflect and act on the indifference that exists in our communities and in our world and which leads to immense suffering of those who should have a place at the table of […]
Building blocks for peace
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “Peace is a gift, it is a handcrafted gift that we must work for every day; but doing so in the small things, in daily ‘littleness.’ Great manifestations for peace, great international encounters, are not enough if peace is not then made in little things…if in your […]
Promoting unity in diversity through Carnival
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “The ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization” (Gandhi) I thought of Gandhi’s words after the recent Notting Hill Carnival (NHC) in London, Europe’s largest street festival. I was honoured once again to be one of the judges […]
St Teresa, icon of charity and mercy
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ (http://rcsocialjusticett.org) & Director, CREDI The Vatican will anticipate the canonisation of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata with this special postage stamp, which will be released September 2, two days before Pope Francis officially declares her a saint. CNS photo/courtesy Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office. “Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t […]
Building a society for ALL
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI On Wednesday, August 31, T&T will celebrate 54 years of independence. My 91-year-old father, Balgobin Ramdeen, who was a Member of Parliament then (1961-1966), loves retelling his experience on that fateful day when we gained our independence. As he said in an interview: “I remember the day. […]
Defining our vision for human development
n, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI CCSJ members add our name to the list of those who are asking Cabinet to revisit its decision to discontinue the Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) funding for persons over the age of 50 years. It is noted that those over 50s already enrolled in undergraduate programmes will […]
