Cultural Event 2: St. Francis Center; Sr. Muriel Ford Lecture featuring Shane Clairborne

October 23; 7:30pm; 

• The title of the event.   -Sr. Muriel Ford Lecture featuring Shane Clairborne
• Date/time of the event. -October 23; 7:30 p.m.
  
• Where were you sitting at the event?  During the event I was sitting next to a girl who I didn't know.  I did find some people I know around me but this time I was particularly alone. 
  
• Who else was at the event?  -Among all of us there were a lot of parents that had come for family weekend and in fact they were the ones that asked questions at the end.
• Briefly describe what this event was about (what happened).  -Mr. Clairborne talked about his life as a Humanitarian Helper, as a Jesus follower and as someone who tries to live in community.  He gave us a couple of examples from Mother Teresa, from children around the world and from people around him that have offered their money to aid orphan children.  He also explained about his project of giving shelter for homeless people and he gave us a couple examples of how people around the world worked their way for relieving some of the results of the world´s violence.
• What was your reaction to this event?   I felt that Shane had a very strong reason to live for.  He helps the homeless and he believes in working as a community to help others.  I think about how much I have to value and share the opportunities of our life.  There is also reflection about how important it is for us to maintain our world in harmony and peace.  It is not easy to maintain yourself in a certain faith of living for the others.  The lesson I get from here is that we are never alone, that we should act and give with love.
• Did your reaction seem to match the experiences of those around you?  I did not talk about the event with others, there was only one friend who told me he thought it was good, I think I could have get more opinions.
  
• What happened that was similar to/different to your experience of this type of event in the past?  Sometimes when someone tells you about this kind of actions of bravery and generosity, there is this feeling inside you that makes you rethink if you are actually doing something for the needed.  This time I accepted that there are certain things that are not beneficial for anyone like blaming your self for everything.  Change without thinking twice.  Help your friends, advice them when needed and accept the help from your people.