International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “The interests of the indigenous peoples must be part of the new development agenda in order for it to succeed…Together, let us recognize and celebrate the valuable and distinctive identities of indigenous peoples around the world. Let us work even harder to empower them and support their […]
What does Emancipation mean to you?
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI On Saturday August 1, TT will once again observe Emancipation Day. On this day in 1985, TT’s Government declared Emancipation Day a national holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1834. We recall that although The Abolition of Slavery Act was passed […]
Sharing in God’s gift
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “The miracle was not worked from nothing, but from a first modest sharing of what a simple lad had brought with him. Jesus does not ask us for what we do not have. Rather, he makes us see that if each person offers the little he has, […]
Leaders who care
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI Our world needs leaders who are caring/compassionate. Such characteristics are usually found in individuals who see themselves as “servant-leaders.” Today’s Gospel reading (Mark 6:30-34) highlights this fact. In Mark 6:7-13 Jesus had sent the 12 disciples on mission. After preaching, anointing and healing the sick, they rejoined […]
World Youth Skills Day
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI On Wednesday 15th July the world will celebrate the first World Youth Skills Day. “On 18th December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus, a resolution, spearheaded by Sri Lanka, declaring 15th July as the World Youth Skills Day. Sri Lanka initiated this resolution, with […]
Would Jesus find faith here?
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI Today’s Gospel reading (Mark 6:1-6) gives us much food for thought. Jesus returned to his own home town in Nazareth and was “amazed at the lack of faith” among the people. They would not accept him. Was it because they remembered him as being a carpenter and […]
Justice, Peace and Community Week
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI Over the past few years, the CCSJ has taken the lead to organise activities for Respect For Life Week. In order to ensure that society is aware of the broad pro-life view of our Church, the week will now be known as: Justice, Peace and Community Week […]
Tackling elder abuse
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI Tomorrow the world will observe elder abuse awareness day. One of the foundational social justice principles in our Church is the need for us to recognise and promote the dignity of each human person at all stages and in all circumstances – from conception to natural death. […]
Women: playing our part to transform society
Leela Ramdeen (centre) sits with Prof Rima Malek, Faculty of Education, Lebanese University, Lebanon (left) and Sr Constance O’Brien of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, a senior lecturer in the Dept of Social Development, University of Cape Town, South Africa, and other conference participants as they await the start of Mass on Pentecost Sunday. by […]
Observing Indian Arrival Day
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI On Saturday May 30, the nation observed the 170th Anniversary of Indians arriving in TT. While we celebrate diversity in our blessed twin-island Republic, we must acknowledge that we still have a long way to go to ensure that every creed/race in TT has an equal place. […]
