September 2004

COVER: Adapted from the poster for the Canadian Catholic Organizaiton for Development and Peace 2004 fall action campaign, Water: Life before profit

• Living water
  By Heather Eaton
  A glimpse at the nature and sacredness of water, source of all life
• The fountain of life
  By Ron MacDonell, S.F.M.
  Brazilian bishops encourage reflection and action on the value of water
• "Why then do you not give thanks?"
  Water... a sacred symbol in the world's faith traditions
• A common good
  By Laura Vargas
  Catholic Social Teaching speaks to the threat to water
• Swimming in the wider culture
  By Fiona Connelly
  The struggle to preserve the culture and ecological wisdom of tribal Filipinos... an interview with Bishop Francisco Claver
• Midday thirst
  By André Myre
  A reflection on John 4:1-42
• Privatizing life
  By Beverley and Ray Vantomme
  For Malawians, private ownership of public water services goes against their traditions of sharing and community
• A blessed gift
  By Mary Olenick
  Learning to appreciate the gift of water
• Drinking mindfully
  By Marika Ince
  A group reflection
• Guest Editorial
  By Danny Gillis
• Centrespread: Water: Life before profit
  The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace 2004 fall action campaign takes aim at the World Banks privatization agenda