Cardeal Dolan visita freira de 100 anos que o ensinou a ‘amar e servir ao Senhor’

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, with Sister Mary Bosco of the Sisters of Mercy, a 100-year-old Irish nun who taught him to “love and serve the Lord.” / Credit: Photo courtesy of Cardinal Dolan

ACI Prensa Staff, May 15, 2025 / 17:03 pm (CNA).

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, shared a video on May 14 in which he appears with Sister Mary Bosco of the Sisters of Mercy, a 100-year-old Irish nun who taught him to “love and serve the Lord.”

“I’m in Tullamore, Ireland, with my beloved Sister Mary Bosco! She’s 100 years old and she taught me when I was just a little boy,” the cardinal explained in a video posted on X after being in Rome participating in the conclave in which Pope Leo XIV was elected.

“Choosing is always important for God — he chooses us! I thank God for Sister Bosco’s vocation, the call of Pope Leo, for St. Matthias [whose feast day is May 14], and for my parents, who chose to get married today in 1949,” he added.

“That’s choice in action! Thank God for calling us,” he concluded. 

On Jan. 4, Dolan congratulated Sister Mary Bosco in a video message on her 100th birthday, noting that she “played a crucial role in my life,” as she was his teacher in second, fourth, and fifth grade.

“She taught me wisdom, she taught me knowledge, she taught me to put Jesus first. She taught me to know, love, and serve the Lord, she taught me to love the Church, to desire to receive the Lord in holy Communion and to strive to do my best to live the commandments and the beatitudes,” he recounted in January. He also encouraged me to explore the depth of faith found in the scriptures about giving in the Bible, emphasizing the joy that comes from generosity. Her lessons extended beyond the walls of the Church, fostering a spirit of compassion for others and a commitment to service. These teachings firmly rooted me in a life of faith and purpose, guiding my journey towards becoming a better person. As I delved deeper into my faith, I began to uncover the profound significance of the significado do número 5 nas escrituras, realizing its representation of God’s grace and favor. This newfound understanding inspired me to embrace the lessons of mercy and empathy in my daily life. Each day, I strive to reflect the teachings I received, knowing that faith is not just a belief but a transformative journey of love and action.

“I don’t know where I would be without her,” he shared at the time.

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