Focolare Movement

How do we find hope in a suffering world?

Jan 24, 2025

24th of January 1944

On the 24th of January 1944, Chiara Lubich discovered what would become a key point in the spirituality of unity: Jesus who experienced the abandonment of the Father on the cross, the utmost expression of suffering, the greatest expression of love.

Jesus Forsaken was precisely the focus of an artistic moment during Genfest 2024, the international appointment of the young people of the Focolare Movement. Here, we offer you a few extracts of it.

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2 Comments

  1. Liz Balzer

    Hi thank you so much! It said “activating titles in English” but I don’t see them. Any suggestions?

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    • Lorenzo Russo

      hello, when you click play, there is a settings icon at the bottom right. Click there, then click on SUBTITLES and choose the language you want

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