A group of Youth for a United World (Y4UW) presented the life of Chiara Luce Badano along with their own experiences based on the same spirituality of unity on the bustling campus of the University of Southern California (USC), in Los Angeles on February 28, 2011
Taper Hall sits on a corner, which in the afternoon, is crawling with students and professors biking and walking to and from class. It was in this Hall, with over a hundred people present, where the lively, attractive life of Chiara Luce was portrayed through songs, narration, and experiences. Her commitment and simple, but intense life of love became evident through her quotes and letters. Experiences of young people giving witness to their efforts in living a life of the gospel followed.
The program ended with a video documentary of the three events that took place on the occasion of her beatification back in September was shown. It gave the audience a chance to share in the solemnity of the beatification ceremony and mass of thanksgiving, as well as the enthusiasm that came across during the evening festive celebration.
Students from a nearby high school expressed how much they were taken by Chiara Luce’s simple life. They spoke of the powerful message that came across in the documentary video. Young people from other counties, parishes and schools shared similar impressions.
“The story of Chiara Luce was very touching. Knowing how real she was, how similar we are, inspires me to embrace suffering and offer it to Jesus. She made me want to be stronger in the midst of adversity, for myself and those around me.”
“Chiara Luce Badano showed me that life must be lived to the fullest and not wasted since it is a gift from God. I am simply enlightened. She is a great example to everyone.”
“The information I received today was amazing! I really enjoyed this.”
“I loved this presentation. I felt a tremendous sense of peace! Bottom line, I loved it.”
“Great to know Chiara Luce.”
“Thanks for introducing me to such an amazing person.”
“This event made me reflect on the things I do everyday and how I interact with the people around me. I am a lover of social change and admire the simplicity of Chiara Luce.”At the end, the MCs invited everyone to sign the guestbook and pick up a flyer announcing the next event. Many remained to have refreshments and simply talk to new people and express their gratitude for having gotten to know the life of Chiara Luce.
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