Wednesday, November 18, 2009

From Berlin to Bethlehem

I think about the irony of the 20th anniversary of the Berlin wall coming down during our peacemaking trip to Israel and Palestine.

As we observe mile after mile of the wall built to separate not only the Palestinians from the Israelis, but also village from village of Palestinian people, I have to wonder about the timing of our group here now.  Might our presence put a small crack in this wall?  Twenty years ago, the permanance of the Berlin wall and the Iron curtain were unquestionable.  Is there hope, then, that this wall will also come down?

Ken Papa


                                                

1 comment:

  1. Welcome home, pilgrims. Thank you for all the stories, reports, still and moving pictures, reflections and memories. It's almost like being there. Great service to the living Christ and his message of peace.
    Susie

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