Choosing the common good
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice As our General Elections on May 24 approaches, the CCSJ urges the faithful and indeed each citizen, to vote for those who share our vision of a just society; a society in which our politicians and citizens are concerned to build the common good […]
Jesus’ command to love one another
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice During this election season, we should all reflect on Jesus’ command to us as stated in today’s Gospel (John 13: 31-33, 34-35): “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love […]
Witness awakens vocations
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice Today, Good Shepherd Sunday, we mark the 47th World Day of Prayer for Vocations on the theme: Witness awakens vocations. As the Holy Father says in his message for today, it is a most fitting theme for this Year for Priests. He says that, […]
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We must practise mercy
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.” (Ps 117:1). Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Divine Mercy. Have you read: Divine Mercy In My Soul – a compilation of Sister Faustina Kowalska’s diaries in which she […]
Christ is risen, Alleluia!
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice Let no one fear death, For the Saviour’s death has set us free… O Death, where is thy sting? O Hell, where is thy victory? Christ is risen, and thou art overthrown! Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen! Christ is risen, and […]
He came that we may have life
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice Today is Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, “the most solemn and intense period of worship in the Christian faith” (Women for Faith and Family Life). Today Christians celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, on a donkey. In fact, he […]
Nurturing values and virtues in our students
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice “Virtues inform values and values influence behaviour.” (Archbishop Edward J Gilbert CSsR) On Tuesday 23, Archbishop Gilbert will launch the second edition of the Students’ Workbook for the Values and Virtues Formation Programme at the Parish Hall in Chaguanas. The Workbook comprises four modules: […]
Repentance and reconciliation
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice Some time ago, Fr Matthew D’Hereaux, who was then a member of CCSJ, asked me to run a one-day retreat for members of his Prison Ministry team. I decided to focus on the very moving parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-3. 11-32 – […]
Progress for all
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice Tomorrow the world will mark International Women’s Day. The theme this year is: Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all. One of the 10 key themes of Catholic social teaching is Rights and Responsibilities. In a DVD produced by CCSJ, I focus on this […]