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Witnessing to the Lord

CCSJ Chair Leela Ramdeen and the students of St Joseph’s Convent, San Fernando, with the International Women’s Day mural they created on March 8.
CCSJ Chair Leela Ramdeen and the students of St Joseph’s Convent, San Fernando, with the International Women’s Day mural they created on March 8.

Today’s Gospel (Matthew 17:1-8 – The Transfiguration) is particularly instructive. As Catholics, we believe that Jesus is God’s Son, “the Beloved” who enjoys God’s favour. The challenge for us, though, is to do as God told Peter, James and his brother John: “Listen to Him.”

Note Jesus’ response when he saw these three disciples with their faces on the ground – lying in fear at the sound of God’s voice. We too must feel Jesus’ gentle touch, particularly during Lent, as He urges us to: “Stand up, do not be afraid.” How many of you sang the lyrics of Machel’s song, “Ah come out tuh live mih life”? I urge you to come out and live your life as true followers of Christ. Do not be afraid! 

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Pray for girls whose dreams are being dashed

by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ

“….for the Christian, every man and woman is a true sanctuary of God, and should be treated with the highest respect and affection.” (Pope Benedict XVI, Nov 7, 2010)

On Thursday, March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD), I delivered an address to students at St Joseph’s Convent, St Joseph on one of the International Women’s Day themes: Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures. The UN theme for IWD 2012 is: Empower rural women – end hunger and poverty.

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Eliminating violence against women

by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ

“Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development and peace” (Kofi Annan).

The mission of the Catholic Church in Trinidad and Tobago is to build a civilisation of love. Enshrined in T&T’s Constitution are certain fundamental human rights that were inserted there for a purpose; so that we would seek to live by the principles outlined therein. The challenge we face, as do many countries today, is translating such principles into practice.

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Respecting all women

by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ

“…for the Christian, every man and woman is a true sanctuary of God, and should be treated with the highest respect and affection.” (Pope Benedict XVI, 7 Nov 2010)

I returned recently from London where I participated in two conferences. Lord Dilgit Rana, President of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO International), organised the first conference which focussed on: The Indian Diaspora’s role in the new economic world order.

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Speech at GOPIO Women’s Conference

by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ

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