Specific Trials of a Communitarian Spirituality. Reflection in the Light of the Experience of the Focolare Movement Cover Image

Prove specifiche di una spiritualità comunitaria. Una riflessione alla luce dell’esperienza del Movimento dei Focolari
Specific Trials of a Communitarian Spirituality. Reflection in the Light of the Experience of the Focolare Movement

Author(s): Katarzyna Wasiutyńska
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Systematic Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Chiara Lubich; communitarian spirituality; Jesus forsaken; unity

Summary/Abstract: Contemporary life of the Church, against the background of dynamic cultural changes of the surrounding society, is marked by an urgent call to discover and value the community dimension, to the mysticism of living together. In view of the spread of spirituality of communion, a question arises about the corresponding asceticism, about the specific forms of purification and spiritual trials that it may encounter. From this perspective, we read the experience of the Focolare Movement, referring primarily to the writings of its founder, Chiara Lubich. The reflection revolves around two basic concepts that relate to the mystical and ascetic dimensions: unity – Jesus forsaken.

  • Issue Year: 67/2020
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 75-88
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Italian