Set in Soroti and the surrounding communities of Teso, *The Earth We Pray To, Yet Continue to Wound: The Land Remembers* is a moving story of faith, war, family, and humanity’s relationship with the land. Through the memories of an old farmer, the strength of his bulls, and the curiosity of his grandson, the story explores the scars of conflict, the cost of environmental destruction, and the meaning of true progress. It challenges us to question how we can pray for peace and abundance while destroying the very things that sustain us. Ultimately, it reminds us that the future we pray for depends on the choices we make today.
The war eventually receded from the immediate concerns of many communities, and life began to find its rhythm again. Children returned to school. Markets became busier. Roads connected places that had once felt distant. New buildings appeared, and Soroti continued to grow.But Ocen noticed that some things were changing in ways that troubled him.The rains no longer seemed as dependable as he rememb ...
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