{UAH} Condolence Message: The Late Cyprian Lwanga Vs Ingratitude.

First, my condolences to the Church on the passing of Archbishop Cyprian Lwanga, and also to his family, friends and indeed to all Ugandans as well. The nation has lost a force for good. The people have lost a voice for their suffering.

One Sunday afternoon about three years ago, I received a çall on my cellphone. A Christian friend of mine frantically called me saying he had just come out from attending Church at Rubaga Cathedral and prayers were led by Archbishop Cyprian Lwanga. The sermon that day was against selfishness and ingratitude. My friend wanted to let me know that Archbishop Cyprian Lwanga had specifically mentioned President Idi Amin in his sermon to the colourful congregation. The good priest was particularly disturbed that "a person gave all citizens properties and businesses across the entire country for free. This at a time when Ugandans had been exploited, and had absolutely nothing. Something that they will never get again, nor will they ever see happening anywhere else in the world. But people are instead calling such a person a buffoon. Surely God cannot support such ingratitude".

I was surprised to hear about that sermon.

Today it is time we also say thank you to Archbishop Lwanga, even in death, for all his words of wisdom, heart and prayer. May his own relentless struggles for the Church, for communities and for the country, through all the dark times, and throughout his fulfilled life, be remembered by every Ugandan regardless of faith, tribe, age group or political affiliation.

There is a difference between those who conform to the leaders of the day, and those who know the hypocrisy they have seen through all the chapters of Uganda's history.

And that is why as I wish Christians thoughtfulness and reflection this Easter 2021, I ask that they remember the biblical story of how Jesus Christ distributed a few loaves of bread and a few fish to all his people, and it turned out to be sufficient to all of them thanks to God's provision. Rightfully sharing with the hungry and the excluded is a trait of humanity, and a basic act of leadership, even in the face of the most virulent adversity from around the world after compensation.

May the late Father Cyprian Lwanga's soul Rest in Eternal Peace, and may his courage, simplicity, humility and commitment to help the poor, and for a better Uganda be emulated.

Signed: Mr. Hussein Lumumba Amin.

Kampala, Uganda.

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