Building an inclusive future
Photo of the broadcast of the seminar on Latin America, organised by the Vatican. Photo: ECLAC website, cepal.org By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI Today, Sunday, the world observes Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day, which aims to raise public awareness of their contribution to sustainable development, poverty alleviation and the […]
The Advocate – Your Copy
Welcome to the Advocate! Within these pages you’ll learn about the Catholic Commission for Social Justice and the Archdiocese’s Ministry for Migrants and Refugees. It is our sincerest hope that our ministry touches and inspires you to reach out and enrich your own community in whatever way you can. As Pope Francis reminds us, “we […]
Investing in fathers
Photo by Mohamed Awwam on Unsplash By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI “Every family needs a father – a father who shares in his family’s joy and pain, hands down wisdom to his children, and offers them firm guidance and love…a father should be close to his wife, to share everything, joy and […]
We must be sowers of the seed
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “…never tire of working for a more just world, marked by greater solidarity!” (Pope Francis). Today’s gospel, Mark 4: 26–34, reminds me of the way in which the many gifts in our Archdiocese are being harnessed by Archbishop Jason to sow/spread the Word of God. Founder of […]
Will a world divided against itself last?
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot last. And if a household is divided against itself, that household can never stand.” (Mark 3:25) I urge you to read today’s gospel (Mk 3:20–35) carefully. In a world that is fraught with division and hate, there […]
Developing a Trinitarian relationship
Indian Arrival Day By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. As baptised Catholics, we belong to the Family of the Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We were created out of love to love, teaching others to follow God’s commandments, the greatest of which […]
People of Pentecost
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI Today we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost. We recall how, on the evening of His Resurrection, Jesus appeared in the locked upper room in Jerusalem where the disciples were gathered with Mary. He said to them, inter alia: “Peace be with […]
Celebrating Laudato Si’ week
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI “…in this time marked by the pandemic we are more aware of the importance of caring for our common home…Everything is connected. Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the […]
Celebrating Mothers
Photo: Sergiu Vălenaș on Unsplash By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI “A world that looks to the future without a mother’s gaze is shortsighted…In today’s fragmented world, where we risk losing our bearings, a Mother’s embrace is essential” (Pope Francis). Today, Sunday, May 9, we celebrate, honour, and affirm mothers. Let our outpouring […]
Top 10 ways to boost happiness and well-being in TT
Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI
