MARY: The Transparency of God. This item is unavailable.MARY: The Transparency of God

"It seems to me that the present times call for a reintroduction of Mary," Chiara Lubich says. "To do this, we hope here to promote a new vision of Mary, one that is largely unknown, based on what God chose to show us about her."

"It is my hope that these pages of Chiara, so rich in witness to Mary and in meditations about her, may nourish us and help very many people to say like Mary and with her their own Here I am, their own yes to the plan and path that God has prepared for the life of each person. The multitude of people who have walked with Chiara along this path can testify that it leads also by way of the experience of the cross to happiness."

From the Foreword Joseph Cardinal Schonborn
Archbishop of Vienna

Chiara Lubich (1920-2008) was born in Italy. An internationally renowned religious leader and writer. Chiara and her gospel-based spirituality have inspired millions. The Focolare Movement stands at the forefront of ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.

The New York Times called Chiara Lubich "one of the most influential women in the Catholic Church."

She was awarded 15 honorary doctoral degrees, numerous civic awards, the Templeton Prize for Progress of Religion, and the UNESCO Peace Prize. She has published more than 50 books in 29 languages.