Ecumenical Water Network invites for Lent prayers under the title Seven Weeks for Water.

Water is the lifeblood of the planet as well as the economy. It is crucial for sustainable development in regard to health, food security, energy and poverty – issues that affect and engage churches around the world in different ways.

In 2012, the Seven Weeks for Water will pay special attention to the emerging and controversial “Green Economy” concept. The Green Economy aims at reconciling economic development with environmental and social well-being. It is one of the key topics for debate in the run-up to the United Nations' "Rio+20" Conference on Sustainable Development.

Reflections on the following themes will be published each week, starting on Monday, 20 February:

Week 1: Thirst for water - thirst for life

Week 2: A spiritual basis for an alternative economy

Week 3: From temptation to radical acceptance

Week 4: The harvest of the soil

Week 5: Like a well-watered garden

Week 6: “Buen vivir” - Good living

Week 7: Envisioning the next "new normal"

More information you may find on the web site of the World Council of Churches here