Catholic Commission for Social Justice
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI
“…never tire of working for a more just world, marked by greater solidarity!” (Pope Francis).
Today’s gospel, Mark 4: 26–34, reminds me of the way in which the many gifts in our Archdiocese are being harnessed by Archbishop Jason to sow/spread the Word of God.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI
“If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot last. And if a household is divided against itself, that household can never stand.” (Mark 3:25)
I urge you to read today’s gospel (Mk 3:20–35) carefully. In a world that is fraught with division and hate, there is much work for us to do to build God’s Kingdom here on Earth. God is a God of justice.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI
Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. As baptised Catholics, we belong to the Family of the Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We were created out of love to love, teaching others to follow God’s commandments, the greatest of which is LOVE.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI
Today we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost. We recall how, on the evening of His Resurrection, Jesus appeared in the locked upper room in Jerusalem where the disciples were gathered with Mary.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI
“…in this time marked by the pandemic we are more aware of the importance of caring for our common home…Everything is connected. Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society” (Pope Francis).
Laudato Si’ Week commences today (May 16–24). It honours the sixth anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si’ (LS), on care for our common home.