Author Archives: Camille Isaacs-Morell

Why we need to hear Derek Chauvin’s side of the story

After watching the 9-minute video clip of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin using his knee to press the last breath out of George Floyd, we need to hear Chauvin’s side of the story. I swore as I angrily smashed my tablet against my chair and screamed in pain watching Chauvin’s brutality and the indifference ofContinue reading “Why we need to hear Derek Chauvin’s side of the story”

Solving the world’s problems together is possible

We already know what we need to do If we look at nature, we see the unending abundance that surrounds us.  All nature, and in fact, the entire universe, provide us with a perpetual reminder that there is enough, and more, for all of us. We have an abundance of this world’s goods to share,Continue reading “Solving the world’s problems together is possible”

Let’s Walk together for Alzheimer’s

As you know, through my work at the Alzheimer’s Society of Montreal, I am dedicated to the on-going efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and to support persons living with the disease, their caregivers, families and health professionals.   The Covid-19 crisis has brought to light the desperate need to care for ourContinue reading “Let’s Walk together for Alzheimer’s”

Salt, Light and Love – Our Common Christian Identity

This is the text of my homily delivered at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Ottawa in celebration of Black History Month. Bible readings for Epiphany 5, Year A – Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; Matthew 5: 13-20 Audio version : Click on February 9 – Black History Month Sunday  The four Bible readings thisContinue reading “Salt, Light and Love – Our Common Christian Identity”

Truth seekers, are you resisting or surrendering?

I really believe that our life here on earth is a journey of constant learning.  We evolve to our highest level of spiritual awareness and understanding when we commit to  understand God’s truth for us and for all humankind. 

A Prayer for Ash Wednesday

Almighty God, from the dust of the earth You have created us. May these ashes be for us a sign of our mortality and our penitence And a reminder that only by Your gracious gift Are we given eternal life Through Jesus Christ our Saviour.  Amen   Accomplish in us O God, The work ofContinue reading “A Prayer for Ash Wednesday”

Meditation on the 23rd Psalm

  The Lord is my Shepherd I establish the teachings of Jesus Christ as the guiding principles in my daily life.  There is a lot of material and resources on spirituality, self-help, professional and personal success.  This is all good. By declaring that the Lord is my shepherd, whatever I take from this material shouldContinue reading “Meditation on the 23rd Psalm”

Meditation on the Lord’s prayer

Our Father Every human being is created by God.  God is the common bond of all humanity. We are members of the human family.  We are all loved by God.  Are we aware that God loves the beggar, the criminal, the disabled, the social outcasts as much as He loves us?  How do we honourContinue reading “Meditation on the Lord’s prayer”