Fraternity-Testvériség, 1957 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1957-05-01 / 5. szám
FRATERNITY 17 the generosity of this great institution of ours? Is this the kind of “business” in which we should not be engaged? Our second example is the Bethlen Home, the charitable institution at Ligonier, Pennsylvania, our congregation number one hundred seventy- one. This is a unique congregation in which all the differences of the rest of our churches dissolve and disappear. This unique congregation attached to no special denomination, yet included in the hearts of all our churches, was brought forth by the natural instinct of unity and brotherly love. God’s name be praised that in supporting our destitute brethren we are united. I served on the several boards of the Home for years. I thought I knew the institution inside and out. Having taken charge of it, I soon discovered I had an illusion. I am just learning to know it. For Bethlen Home is much more than a conglomeration of buildlings and financial figures. It is a living, throbbing, love-hungry congregation. A parish needs love and humility on the part of its pastor. In an increased manner this particular congregation does need love, understanding and humility on the part of its superintendent. People here have more wounds and sorrows than people in other parishes. The praise and honor for making this charitable work in Ligonier possible belong to those congregations that — rising above temporal differences — unite in fulfilling the apostolic injunction: “Bear ye one another’s burden.” You will hear of this unique congregation from time to time. Alexander Daroczy IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION Question: I have a daughter who lives in one of the Iron Curtain countries. She has tried on several occasions to get out, but has not as yet been able to do so. We are corresponding with each other through a third party. Would it be wise for me to suggest that she try again to get out? If she succeeded, is there any hope that she could be admitted to the United States? Answer: As you undoubtedly know from newspapers, the situation concerning admitting additional refugees into the United States is uncertain. Unless Congress enacts some of the recommendations made by President Eisenhower early this year, new refugees from behind the Iron Curtain cannot be certain of coming to the United States unless they can qualify for a regular immigration visa. To leave a home country is a serious decision and one that should be made by the persons concerned, with full understanding of the uncertainties involved.
