Catholic Commission for Social Justice
By Dominique Heffes-Doon, Social Media & Research Officer, CCSJ/AMMR, rcsocialjustice.org
This year the United Nations (UN) World Habitat Day falls on October 4, which is also the Feast of St Francis of Assisi.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair CCSJ & AMMR & Head Animator of Animators, Laudato Si’ Movement – TT Chapter
“We must open our hearts, believers and non-believers alike, to the right of all species to exist. All life, human and other than human, holds intrinsic value. Their right to thrive is not dependent on serving humanity but is a way to give glory to the Creator” (Petition).
I urge every Catholic to sign the Healthy Planet, Healthy People Petition via this link: https://thecatholicpetition.org, and encourage friends, family, and others to sign it also.
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.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI
“Lack of housing is a grave problem in many parts of the world, both in rural areas and in large cities, since state budgets usually cover only a small portion of the demand. Not only the poor, but many other members of society as well, find it difficult to own a home. Having a home has much to do with a sense of personal dignity and the growth of families’” (152, Laudato Si’).
Today, October 4, the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, is the final day dedicated to the Season of Creation. The theme is: Jubilee for the Earth.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI
CCSJ urges everyone to continue to pray and act during this final week of the Season of Creation, which runs until October 4, the Feast day of St Francis of Assisi. As you know, the theme this year is: Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope.