Black Canadians: The narrative and the vision

Systemic racism persists, even though there is no explicit racist intent and there is no contravention of anti-discrimination laws and anti-racist policies.

Act intentionally to dismantle systemic racism

As we celebrate Black History Month, the transfiguration calls upon all of us to examine the legacy of history and to act intentionally to surpass the limitations of anti-discriminatory laws in Canada.

Keep the faith and act in faith

Photo of Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby the Archbishop of West Africa, Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith and Archbishop Howard Gregory toured the Castle from which Africans were shipped to the Caribbean and the Americas.

One Day at a Time in 2023

Although easier said than done, the adage “One day at a time.” is the antidote for anxiety. I’ve always said that the red hibiscus is my signature flower.  There is never a time in the year when the hibiscus doesn’t bloom.   The blooms last only one day.  I find their transient beauty very special.  MultipleContinue reading “One Day at a Time in 2023”

Being unique can become a bad thing

It is important to be aware of how our unique personality traits can become weaknesses, which can diminish the effectiveness of how we live our lives and how we serve God.  Finding the ways in which God wants us to use our personality traits appropriately is essential if we are to serve God according to His will.

A Tribute to HRH Queen Elizabeth ll

Let us never forget the lessons learned from the life of Queen Elizabeth ll –
1. Commitment to duty is proof of your integrity
2. Being respectful earns you the respect of others
3. Even if you carry the burden of the legacy of your ancestry, you can play an important role in the transformation of history and traditions
4. When you rise above the many tides of controversy, you become a stabilizing and unifying force for good

Spirituality, Sunrises and Sunsets

This article is an extract from my book Pastels & Prose, a collection of pastel paintings and the stories that inspired me to create them. Deeply committed to the Christian tradition of spirituality, I define myself as an eternal, evolving spirit, having a purposeful, earthly experience. Camille N. Isaacs Morell in Pastels & Prose “LightenContinue reading “Spirituality, Sunrises and Sunsets”