I Am Because We Are

Apr 28, 2009 by Fr Luke Palumbis

Two days ago, I watched a documentary movie, narrated by the entertainer Madonna, named, ‘I Am Because We Are.’  The movie documents the environment, status and experience of children in the African country of Malawi.  In watching this movie, I felt a range of emotions that border on indescribable—as my psyche hesitates from allowing recognition of such atrocities, especially to God’s most holy children.  One child shared with the world is a boy named Luka, who as a young boy was the victim of an inhumane act, where individuals attacked him, stealing his innocence and his ability to ever father a child—all so that a witchcraft ritual may be had.  I have shed two days worth of tears for this poor child of God.  The only consolation that I can hope for, is the assurance that Jesus Christ will restore him when he enters into the Kingdom of God.  I pray that miraculously He may restore Luka in this world, as He restored the High Priest’s slave’s ear in the Garden of Gesthemene.  Firstly through prayer, but secondly, I search for a way that I may help this beautiful child and all other innocent souls who are so maliciously wronged in this world.  Please join me in praying for Luka, an living to find ways to show God’s love to these pure and beautiful children of God. 

If you are interested, more information about this film may be seen at www.iambecauseweare.com

May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as the Just Judge, heal all those in pain due to the brokenness of this world, and the inhumanity of those living in it.