European Jesuits in Science

MISSION STATEMENT

Málaga, Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2001

The mission of a Jesuit in science is to serve humanity in the Church as an apostolic religious through a life dedicated to science and technology.

Today he perpetuates the rich and varied tradition of Jesuit scientists in attempting to inculturate the Gospel message in a contemporary science-based culture. Through his research, he contributes to the expansion of the understanding of divine revelation.

Since he is in a position to gain a deeper understanding of science from within, as well as possessing a capacity to situate this understanding in the plan of salvation, he contributes to building bridges between the unfolding scientific worldview and those approaches presented by philosophy and theology.

Trying to use the common language of the people and being closely linked with them, he collaborates with scientific colleagues from various cultural and religious backgrounds in striving to bring about a more human world, while recognising that he lives in an unjust one.

By critically clarifying the understanding of his own faith using science and technology, and by working with others to co-create a better world he is instrumental in raising the quality of human life. Simultaneously, he also helps create an awareness wherein the negative aspects associated with science and technology (e.g.: promoting a one sided materialistic view or technocracy that justifies inequality) are highlighted.

He, as a servant of Christ's mission, is able to demonstrate how science reveals the marvels of God's creation in which people can truly find God in all things.

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