Reflections III: World Day of the Poor
The cry of my heart (the workless) Those leaves, they say, are like you a tattered pile of rotting nothingness. But you, God of life, you say they are a living mound of composting goodness. They say you are rubbish, a drain on society. You, Refuge God, say you who are drained take rest in […]
Reflections II: World Day of the Poor
Prayer for Those in Poverty God of Justice, open our eyes to see you in the face of those in poverty. Open our ears to hear you in the cries of those exploited. Open our mouths to defend you in the public squares as well as in private deeds. Remind us that what we do […]
Reflections: World Day of the Poor
Let Us Pray For a Better World… Generous God, we thank you: For the gifts you have given us, The abundance of your Creation, and the beauty that surrounds us. For the people whose lives have touched ours, For the love they show, the burdens they lift, The hopes we share. Compassionate God, We ask […]
Link your faith to action
Source: Anadolu Agency – Anadolu Images by Zahirah Mohammed, Child Friendly Spaces Support Officer, CCSJ/AMMR “None of us can think we are exempt from concern for the poor and for social justice” – Pope Francis, Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (EG), The Joy of the Gospel [201]. Our Catholic faith is a ‘contract’ of our responsibilities […]
Refugee Day – Siparia Outreach
Are you a migrant or a refugee living near or in Siparia? The AMMR is hosting a Refugee Day Outreach Event in Siparia, Get Help – Get Tested – Get Vaccinated! Check the flyer for details of the event. ¿Eres un migrante o un refugiado que vive cerca o en Siparia? ¡La AMMR está organizando […]
Reflecting on poverty
Photo by Patrick Hendry on Unsplash By Shelly-Ann T Simon, Case Management Officer – Alternative Care, CCSJ & AMMR, rcsocialjustice.org Very often, we hear conversations about poverty where there is always some debate about what poverty is and what it is not. Some persons even argue that the concept of poverty is not real given […]
Get ready for Justice, Peace and Community Week 2021
World Day of the Poor By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & AMMR The CCSJ is currently coordinating activities for our Archdiocese’s upcoming observance of Justice, Peace, and Community Week (JPCW), Saturday, November 13 – Saturday 20. The 5th World Day of the Poor will fall during this week on Sunday, November 14. The theme chosen by […]
Your world and our common home
Source: Facebook By Dominique Heffes-Doon, Social Media & Research Officer, CCSJ/AMMR, rcsocialjustice.org This year the United Nations (UN) World Habitat Day falls on October 4, which is also the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. This revered saint, from whom our own Pope Francis has taken his name, was the first to coin commonly used names […]
Migrants and refugees – put yourself in their shoes
By Darrion M Narine, Programme Coordinator, CCSJ/AMMR, rcsocialjustice.org This Sunday we celebrate the 107th World Day for Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) which “is always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers” […]
Let’s sign the Healthy Planet, Healthy People Petition
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair CCSJ & AMMR & Head Animator of Animators, Laudato Si’ Movement – TT Chapter “We must open our hearts, believers and non-believers alike, to the right of all species to exist. All life, human and other than human, holds intrinsic value. Their right to thrive is not dependent on serving humanity […]
