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Oil dedicated to St Luke Baanabakintu

Prayer:

Dear St. Luke Baanabakintu,

In the quiet corners of our minds where memories once thrived, we gather, seeking comfort in your patronage as we navigate the challenges of memory loss. We, who carry the weight of forgotten moments and blurred recollections, turn to you in unity. In the gentle light of our shared vulnerability, we ask for your intercession, knowing that you understand the profound impact of losing the threads that weave the fabric of our lives.

We, as a collective, lift our hearts in prayer, acknowledging the difficulties faced by those whose memories slip away like grains of sand. Through the haze of forgetfulness, we implore your guidance and support, trusting that your compassionate presence may bring solace to those who grapple with the loss of cherished remembrances.

In this shared plea, we find strength in unity, recognizing that, through your intercession, the journey through the labyrinth of memory loss may be softened, and the path forward illuminated with the grace of understanding and acceptance. Amen.

Scripture:

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13

Saint Luke prayer for healing, St Luke Baanabakintu born at Ntolomwe, a hamlet in Ggomba County, about 1851 or a little later. His father Mukwanga, a direct descendant of Gabunga. Had several wives and thirty children of whom Baanabakintu the eldest. The son of his first wife, Kusuubiza of the Seed clan.

Living as he did, close to Matthias Kalemba and attending in¬structions with him, first at the Protestant and later at the Catholic mission, he developed a great affection for his zealous fellow Christian.

He received the sacrament with Kalemba and two others from Pere Girault on the feast of Pentecost, 28 May 1882.

On arriving at Mityana the messenger had to relate the whole memorized sermon to Mulumba word by word. Who in turn had to revise it and deliver it at Mityana prayer center next Sunday.

Most of the time, it Luke Baanabakintu who being sent to Nalukolongo on account of his sharp memory.

The determination and death of St. Luke Baanabakintu

Before he reached it, he heard the news about the Kabaka’s attack upon Ssebuggwaaw. And about the threat to arrest all Christians.

Scorning the opportunity to go into hiding, he continued his journey and gave himself up to his chief and said. ‘There is no need to place us under restraint. We shall not run away, because we would not wish to get you into trouble’.

Luke remained at Mmengo where the group from Munyonyo got him and together led to Namugongo where they burnt alive on the Ascension Thursday, 3rd June 1886.