Catholic Commission for Social Justice
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice
The CHOGM website states that “CHOGM is all about bringing people closer together to share ideas and create partnerships to address some of the most critical issues of the 21st Century.”
First Sunday of Advent (C)
Gospel
Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Jesus said to his disciples: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves.
Feast of Christ the King
Gospel
Jn 18:33b-37
Pilate said to Jesus, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you say this on your own or have others told you about me?” Pilate answered, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?”
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of CCSJ
Today I continue to focus on environmental issues in the lead up to the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Copenhagen in December.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of CCSJ
The countdown is on to COP 15 – the 15th meeting of the parties of the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, from Dec 7-18.