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 night, Ocen could not sleep.The rain had stopped, but water continued dripping from the roof. Somewhere outside, Akello shifted in the cattle enclosure, and Edeke answered with a low sound.Ocen thought of his brother, Ekapolon.He thought of the years when families had fled their homes, when mothers had prayed for their children to return, and when fathers had stood helplessly before losses th ...
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