I am not one to give up a lot of credit. But Ted deserved it. What a man, what a national figure, what a priest! And I’m quite sure that the last title was closest to his heart. Theodore Martin Hesburgh was, first and foremost, a great priest. He loved the Sacraments and administered them with great care. He also loved Notre Dame. I set the place up, but Ted advanced us in a way no man ever had.
Ted was smart, and gentle, and holy. It will be a century before we see a man of his stature again. It would seem counter-intuitive to speak of a second founder. But that was Ted. I cannot say enough good about him. But if I have a few words, let them be these:
Ted prayed with all his strength, and all his heart, and all his soul!
Ted worked so tremendously hard for his students.
And Ted was not just a loyal son of Notre Dame, he was the best.
There is a cemetery which few remember and fewer visit. But that is where Ted will be buried – per his wishes – and that is where you may pray for him. He would appreciate that.
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