Olive branch

In Solidarity

In solidarity with all our Jewish Sisters and Brothers and all who yearn for peace.

 

Even if I knew the world would

come to an end tomorrow,

I would go into the garden

and plant an olive tree.


Unless we plant now,

there will be no shade for our children,

no oil to heal the wounds,

no olive branches to wave for peace

when it comes.

 

- Father Mitri Raheb, Lutheran pastor in Bethlehem to KAIROS Middle East delegation, March 2004