Focolare Movement

Jesus Forsaken: the discovery of a greater love

Jan 24, 2024

On the 24th of January 1944, Chiara Lubich discovered what was to become a key pillar for the spirituality of unity: Jesus experiences the highest measure of love, when on the cross he was abandoned by his Father. On the 80th anniversary of that day, we want to share what Chiara said on the meaning of “Jesus Forsaken”.

On the 24th of January 1944, Chiara Lubich discovered what was to become a key pillar for the spirituality of unity: Jesus experiences the highest measure of love, when on the cross he was abandoned by his Father. On the 80th anniversary of that day, we want to share what Chiara said on the meaning of “Jesus Forsaken”. https://youtu.be/QGjFSA2jsN0

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“What would Jesus say? What would Jesus do at this moment?” And it is precisely this question that Chiara Lubich started from in this excerpt taken from Genfest 1990.