CCSJ affirms and thanks clergy and religious for saying “Yes” to the call
As we pray for vocations during Vocations Awareness Week, let us remember to thank our clergy and those dedicated to consecrated life for saying “Yes” to the call. Members of CCSJ affirm our Archbishop, priests, deacons, sisters, brothers, and monks in your ministry and thank you for your faithful service in the Lord’s vineyard.
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ
MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
TO STRIVE TO BE A BETTER CHRISTIAN; TO LIVE THE KIND OF LIFE THAT WILL DRAW ME CLOSER TO GOD, TO MY NEIGHBOUR AND TO GOD’S CREATION.
IT IS ONLY THROUGH RECONCILIATION WITH GOD, NEIGHBOUR, CREATION AND SELF CAN WE BUILD THE CIVILISATION OF LOVE.
LEELA RAMDEEN, CHAIR, CCSJ
“Let us imitate the Magi. Thou seest him not now in the crib, but on the altar; not a woman holding him, but the priest present, and the Holy Ghost poured out abundantly upon the sacrifice” (St John Chrysostom)
Read our January 2012 edition – reflections on the Pope’s World Day of Peace 2012 Message: Educating Young People in Justice and Peace
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By Archbishop Joseph Harris
Gospel Lk 2:16-21
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them.
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ
“The world must be educated to love Peace, to build it up and defend it.” - Pope Paul VI, 1968
Today, January 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and also World Day of Peace. This year, Pope Benedict XVI’s Peace Message to the world focusses on the theme: Educating Young People in Justice and Peace. You can access the full text on CCSJ’s website and in CCSJ’s Parish Link Newsletter. Here is a summary of his message.
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