"Chiara Lubich" by Edward L. Looney

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Mary, Mother and Model for Family Life in the Thought of Chiara Lubich and the Experience of the Focolare Movement

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Edward L. Looney, Diocese of Green Bay

Abstract

Flourishing in the Church prior to and following the Second Vatican Council were ecclesial movements such as Focolare, Communion and Liberation, and Schoenstatt. Founded by charismatic leaders, a particular characteristic of each is their unique expression of Marian devotion. Chiara Lubich, foundress of the Focolare Movement, recognized Mary as the Mother and Model of the movement, and encouraged members to become repetitions of Mary in the world. The writings of Lubich lend themselves to the discovery of a familial spirituality, applicable to members and non-members of the movement alike. Elements of the derived familial spirituality include: imitation of the Holy Family, focus, devotion, and support.

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Looney, Edward L. (2015) "Mary, Mother and Model for Family Life in the Thought of Chiara Lubich and the Experience of the Focolare Movement," Marian Studies: Vol. 66, Article 4.
Available at: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/marian_studies/vol66/iss1/4

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