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Theodore Hesburgh
Theodore Hesburgh

Theodore Hesburgh was an American priest and educator, serving as the president of the University of Notre Dame for 35 years. He was known for his dedication to higher education and his commitment to social justice. Hesburgh was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and a leader in the civil rights movement. more

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“Perhaps if there were more of that intense distress for souls that leads to tears, we should more frequently see the results we desire. Sometimes it may be that while we are complaining of the hardness of the hearts of those we are seeking to benefit, the hardness of our own hearts and our feeble apprehension of the solemn reality of eternal things may be the true cause of our want of success.”