Tag: Father’s Day

By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI

“Every family needs a father – a father who shares in his family’s joy and pain, hands down wisdom to his children, and offers them firm guidance and love…a father should be close to his wife, to share everything, joy and sorrow, hope and hardship. And … be close to his children as they grow.” (Pope Francis)

On Wednesday, June 16, I celebrated my birthday. Birthdays always provide us with an opportunity to reflect on our lives.
I thank God that both my parents were in my life until adulthood and beyond. Now that they have left this earth, I cherish the many positive memories I have of them. I am fortunate that I had my father in my life. On this Father’s Day, let’s thank God for the many good fathers who undertake their duties and love their families.

By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI

“Every family needs a father, a father who shares in his family’s joy and pain, hands down wisdom to his children and offers them firm guidance and love” (Pope Francis).

Today, as we celebrate Father’s Day, let’s resolve to create conditions in our communities/society that will enable fathers to meet their responsibilities—to themselves, their families, and the wider community/nation.