Magyar News, 2000. szeptember-2001. augusztus (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
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that the Hungarian law, the Corpus Juris Hungarici always incorporated them among its collection of laws. They were part of our national codex even in our 20th century . Let us cite these treasured admonitions _ by which Stephen's dynasty, the ÁRPÁD House, survived for 300 years. Observe the diligence and care with which Stephen chose the words of his lengthy but important introduction. There is a sense of suspense as if he foresaw and knew that the weight of the figure would hang in the balance. We may do well to reflect on the prophetic words of King Stephen because his Admonitions to Emery, his would-beheir, are also directed to our present day, to those of our brothers and sisters in Hungary who are charged with the task of leading our beloved nation. The Church has been neutralized for four decades. The economy was left in an unjust disarray. Public confidence declined. Faith was not allowed to be taught to the young in the 95% Christian Hungary. We should look back to our first king and founder who spoke to our generation too through his Admonitions: 1./1 order, bequeath and counsel you, my beloved son, if you find the honor of the royal crown desirable: uphold the Catholic Apostolic Faith with diligence. Because those who cling to their false beliefs, or do not fulfill, substantiate their Faith with their deeds, do not reign here honorably nor will they have a share in the crown of the Eternal Empire. But, if you hold onto the shield of faith, you will also take on the helmet of salvation. If, however, whenever under your jurisdiction they would find such (a person) who would want to dismantle the Constitution of the Holy Trinity, to remove something or add some-King Stephen and his son, Emeric as depicted in a woodcut of the Turóczi Chronicle made during the reign of King Mathias in 1488 thing to the same, to such do not give nourishment, nor protection, lest you, yourself should seem to be their associate and benefactor. 2./ Indeed, in the royal palace after this, faith itself, the Church holds second place, first propagated as she was by our head, Christ; then transplanted, firmly constituted and spread through the whole world by his members, the apostles and holy fathers. Keep the cause of the Church close to your heart in order for it to increase and not to suffer injury. 3.1 Let the high priests be your counselors. 4.1 Consider the lords of the state as your fathers and brothers. 5. / Keep far from yourself anger, pride, envy. 6. / In your judgments be patient and merciful, especially with the weak and those who suffer violence. Be gracious and merciful. Always live the virtue of charity. Remember the example of the Lord who said: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. 7. / Hear the counsel of the elders and men of greater wisdom. 8. / Follow your ancients, the laws of your predecessors but above all the decisions of your father. 9. / Receive and appreciate the alien. They bring new customs, weapons and knowledge which things advance every nation and elevate the royal court. The country where only one language and custom prevails, is weak and fragile. 10. / My beloved son, delight of my heart, be earnest, steadfast in prayer. Be strong lest prosperity lift you up too much or adversity cast you down. Be humble in this life, that God may raise you up in the next. Be chaste so that you may avoid all the foulness of lust like the pangs of death. All these virtues I have noted above make up the royal crown and without them no one is fit to rule here on earth or attain to the heavenly kingdom. As we celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the coronation of St. Stephen, our nation's birth as a kingdom, let us pray for our Magyar brothers and sisters in our fatherland that as they prepare for the third thousandth years, when our beloved Hungary would experience a rebirth in harmony with the Admonitions of our great founder and patron, St. Stephen, our first king. Fr. Stephen Galambos FROM SAINT EMERY PARISH IN FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT. VISITED BY CARDINAL PASKAI "Young people are the workers of the third millennium," declared Cardinal László Paskai, O.F.M., Archbishop of Esztergom- Budapest and Primate of Hungary in his homily at Saint Emery Parish. Paskai was in the Diocese of Bridgeport as part of his pastoral journey to Hungarians in the U.S. Cardinal Paskai described the 1000th anniversary observance of the crowning of Saint Stephen in Esztergom. A group of young people from Budapest decided to replicate the original journey of the crown sent by Pope Sylvester II to Saint Stephen. In Rome they asked Pope John Paul II to bless a replica of the crown, and then returned on foot, through Italy to Hungary. It took them almost a month. People throughout the country went to see the replica of the crown as it passed through villages and towns. One village woman remarked, " If .this is what the youth of today is like, we don't have to fear the future! " Once arrived in the basilica at Esztergom, the crown replica was placed in front of the altar, together with a relic of Saint Stephen. Young people filled the basilica, the largest church in Hungary. FEAST-DAY On Sunday, November 5, St. Emery R.C. Church, Fairfield celebrated the Feast-Day (Búcsú) of St. Emeric of Hungary. St. Emeric was the son of St. Stephen, and the Crown Prince to the Hungarian throne. As a member of the House of Árpád, Emeric was being trained and groomed to become the apparent heir of the Hungarian people. Emeric is often time portrayed in pictures and statuary as one with a simple crown on his head, with one hand holding a sword and with the other a lily which is a symbol of purity. In some instances he is holding an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Tradition tells us she appeared to him in a vision. St. Emeric is the Patron Saint of Youth. The mass was celebrated approprietly by Father EMERIC Szlezak in Hungarian with well selected Hungarian hymns. The name Emeric is known to be the namegiver of America. At the end of the mass the worshipers sang the Hungarian National Anthem, “Isten áld meg a Magyart” A Hungarian Búcsú dinner followed the mass. It was prepared and served by the Ladies Guild in the church hall. Page 3
