Catholic Commission for Social Justice
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ
On Thursday, May 6, Msgr Michael de Verteuil was CCSJ’s presenter at our Seminar on the theme: Living Christian Values and Virtues in a Secular Society. TCN taped his excellent presentation and we will send copies to all parishes to be used as a study guide.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ
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 – together.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ
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 one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair of CCSJ
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.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ
“As far as possible citizens should take an active part in public life…Catholics have a moral obligation to promote the common good through the exercise of their voting privileges” (Catechism 1915, 2240).