The Society of Jesus is looking to find more ecologically sensitive ways to operate as part of a seven year plan announced in Rome last month.

The plan follows the commitments made as part of the 35th General Congregation in 2008, which said: ‘In our preaching, teaching, and retreat direction, we should invite all people to appreciate more deeply our covenant with creation as central to right relationships with God and one another, and to act accordingly in terms of political responsibility, employment, family life, and personal lifestyle.’

An eight-page document outlines a number of suggestions that came out of consultations that the Social Justice Secretariat has carried out since 1999.

It asks Jesuit Conferences, provinces, works, communities and individuals to consider projects from the list and implement them. The list covers faith-consistent use of assets, education and young people, pastoral care, lifestyles, media and advocacy, partnerships, academic research and celebration.

According to the document, the Father General is considering setting up a Task Force on Ecology and Jesuit Mission to suggest concrete steps for making the care of the earth an aspect for all ministries.

To read the plan, click here http://www.amdgchinese.org/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2010/01/Jesuit_7yearplan.pdf

Live from Copenhagen

Meanwhile, the Ignatian Network on Environment has launched a blog site, providing links, thoughts and discussion from the COP 15 meeting in Copenhagen.

Jesuits José-Ignacio Garcia and Jacques Haers are providing updates in English and Spanish on the site.

For more, go to http://ignatianeconet.wordpress.com/