Today we share with you Michael Logie’s contribution to the Spoken Word Competition organised by the CCSJ and the Youth Commission.
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The man who could steal your mind
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God’s mercy is the ‘wacker’
Pope Francis said in Laudato Si: “Young people demand change.” They themselves can be change agents. CCSJ and the Youth Commission will continue to create opportunities for youth to release their creativity and innovation. Spoken Word poetry is a valid form of communication; a genre that allows young people to express their views on issues that concern them. We thank the 12 youths who entered this year’s competition.
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Pathways that lead to mercy
It was an honour to address those gathered at St Joseph’s Convent’s (SJC), St Joseph, for their Awards Ceremony on the theme: Our Celebration of Excellence Must Take Us to the Pathways that Lead to Mercy. Here is an extract:
“I congratulate all those students and teachers who will receive awards today. Individually and collectively, you embody your school’s motto: “Virtute et Labore” – by valour and exertion…
Words that come to mind in relation to this motto are: hard work, determination, courage, perseverance, intrepidness, and fortitude. Hold on to these values. Your school song states: “We’re all here for a purpose, to prepare for life, to learn to live, to learn to love…” Each of us has a purpose in life.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ (http://rcsocialjusticett.org) & Director, CREDI
Today, October 30, T&T will celebrate Diwali or Deepavali, the festival of lights. In my childhood, my Hindu father taught us, his children, about the significance of this festival. Inter alia, it is a celebration of the victory of dharma, good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance.
There are days of house-cleaning before this auspicious occasion to ensure that Mother Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, beauty and prosperity enters the home. Hindu scriptures state that at midnight she enters homes, so Hindus clean and decorate their homes to welcome her.
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Living as credible witnesses
This year Justice, Peace and Community Week (JPCW) falls within the Holy Year of Mercy. The week runs from Saturday, October 22 to Saturday 29. The theme is Living as credible witnesses to God’s Mercy.
All parishes, departments and organisations are urged to observe the week by organising activities and/or by participating in activities listed in the calendar of events published in Catholic News and on CCSJ’s website.