Abstract

This study presents a triple interpretative framework for understanding Chiara Lubich's (1920-2008) texts on Jesus Forsaken through theological, mystical, and philosophical perspectives. The central focus is Lubich's interpretation of the crucified Jesus crying out 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' (Mark 15:34), which she positions as the cornerstone of a spirituality aimed at achieving universal fraternity. This interdisciplinary analysis examines texts written between 1949-1951 to determine their contemporary relevance. The theological reading explores the figure of the Forsaken within scriptural tradition, examining the dual nature of Christ and the call to complete self-donation. The mystical reading investigates the contemplative dimension of Lubich's writings, demonstrating how the Forsaken becomes a transformative symbol that fosters relational subjectivity and fraternal openness. The philosophical reading presents the Forsaken as a charitable ethics that responds to postmodern critiques of metaphysical thinking, offering a factual philosophy that addresses the relationship between individual and world. Through contemporary authors' perspectives, this work demonstrates that Lubich's concept of Jesus Forsaken remains relevant as an ethical foundation for modern fraternity, transcending confessional boundaries to speak to Catholic, transconfessional, and secular contexts alike.