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.
That evening, Ocen gathered his family beneath the old mango tree beside his house.His daughter, Atim, had returned from Soroti with groceries. His grandson sat beside the bulls, rubbing dust from their hides. Neighbours arrived carrying stools, and someone brought a small pot of tea.The conversation began with the coming planting season, then turned to the rising cost of food, the uncertain rains ...
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