The Cry of Abandonment of Jesus, Manifestation of the Maternal Aspect of Love

Abstract

One of Chiara Lubich’s writings from 1949 makes an unusual affirmation: «Jesus Forsaken is motherly love». The article sets out to ascertain whether this affirmation is secondary to the rich legacy of thought and spirituality left by Chiara Lubich or is consistent with it. The personal and collective experience that gave rise to this affirmation are explored, as are its roots in Scripture.