With my colleagues we would like to be like a large tree, among the branches of which we could welcome the birds of heaven, all those children, young people , who are exhausted, who lead a lonely life who have nowhere to lay , their heads down. The bird from heaven can come without fear , can rest on the branches of this large tree . perhaps even build a nest , prepare a hollow, but if they feel like they can fly on any time , because we do not want to be a cage , a “coop” for anyone . Im my experience, this accomodating Christ like behaviour can make our everyday incredibly beautiful, enriched because life is infinitely colourful , scintillatingly wonderful, no two children are identical nor two life journeys are the same .
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
When people are in trouble , they are facing real problems , such problems that can actually destroy them body and soul, their families , then they are not looking for a smart judge , who will tell them wisely , where they went wrong and what sort of mistakes did they make - most of them in our establishment are very well aware where and when did they slip up. But they are looking for someone , who will humbly, gently , good willing show them a way out from their sorrows, problems . They need to find a solution ! One does not have to list around fifty dead-end streets endangering them , but the only way out , that will keep the integrity , safety of their families and will not demolish their self-esteem , to live on with their heads raised high , their necessary human pride to go on.
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
You plant a tree in the yard, and you water it , take care of it so it will become large and blossom out, and because of this the world will be more beautiful . By this you are building the kingdom of God : You see the sick, the ignorant children and other’s suffering causes you pain : you study, you educate yourself , you heal, you teach , you dream about an establishment, you struggle for it, so your dream, your plan become a reality, you knock and rattle doors , negotiate with the authorities - you may not realise , but you are God’s partner.
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
Momentarily many things can really hurt, but as the emotions settle , often you yourself cannot quite understand how could something seem to have such a great importance . In the past, every day I made notes as to what upset me a lot and it what was that made me happy. After a while I reread it and crossed out those grievances that were no longer important. At the end of the year I reread it again and there was hardly anything left most of it could have been bagged. If this method is put into practice , at the times of quarrels you already think :” Why should I upset myself on account of this? In a week’s time it won’t really matter.” You learn to get at the heart of the matter.
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
Within the commandment of love for me as a Franciscan I have a small compass: I do free of charge that others would not even do for money. I love those free of charge that others would not even love for money. I stay away from the ones who are loved, taught ,served by many for money . It could be said I do not like competition. I want to be the humble lesser brother of the least ones .
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
The miller will be covered in flour , the chimney sweep will be sooty - I am going to become like the one in whose company I spend my time . If I pay attention to God , if I sit at His feet , if I walk on His path then the visible sign of His goodness and His love will shine on me .
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
Prayer is not a tax, that we have to settle with God, but rather is like a living relationship between husband and wife , they work together, they raise the children, if they get stuck, bogged down ask one another’s advice.
God who loves you, and whose child you are , leads you , is with you !
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
It is the time of Lent !! When did you write a letter to our Heavenly Father??
I call you with love to pray..
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
Am I capable of giving thanks for how well off I am ? How great would it be to forget about my own affairs for a little while , so that I could take care of others !!
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
God is patient . God’s mills grind slowly. But dare to face up to your own desires ! Your own faith . Dare to be honest with yourself ! Our Lord Jesus Christ stands next to us !
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
Many thanks to Ernő, Rita and Pityu for putting in order dear Father Antal’s grave, now after the snow has melted and they planted beautiful flowers! May Father Antal’s prayer and God’s blessing guide your steps!!
May God repay you for it….
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
