“ Somehow a long time ago I did not believe that man is capable of changing so much in every respect. We are like this, this is what we got, end of the story. 

Now somehow I feel that every man carries within himself the extremes , we can be like a savage beast but also the composer of the Anthem of Love ( Saint Paul , Letter to the Corinthians) . What actually comes  from us, what we develop into , what we become , what we turn into whether we can become the writer of the “Anthem of Love” , the kind-hearted man bearing the features of God, perhaps this is the greatest question.”

Father Csaba 

translated by dr k.e.

“ It would be good to make a person become  more humane ! It would be good if all could be made to feel, how good it is to opt for accepting  life, love, solidarity , by taking responsibility , being reliable .”

Father  Csaba 

translated  by dr k.e. 

Think about it , is your existence really God’s blessing for the other one ! Ask yourself : “ Am I in reality a gift for the other person? This my day today, this sentence that I have just said, was this like a caress ? A kind hug ? A blessing ? A healing balm for the other’s wound ? A warm spring shower, a sunshine  that brings the timid buds in my companion to burst into a flower ? “ Surely God did not create anybody to be a curse, a difficulty or a troublesome scandal in this world. The Lord would like that all of us in our own way be His blessing , His gift , symbols of His love for our families, our people, our nation, or church .Become what you were born for, dare to take responsibility for yourself and you will be happy !!

Father Csaba .

translated by dr k.e.

In Advent we not only remember the past Christmas , the coming of the Christ Child two thousand years ago but we also consciously prepare for the second coming of Christ as well !! For this reason the preparation in Advent is not only a nice tradition but a way of life  like that of John the Baptist ! Come let us prepare in our hearts, in society the way of the Lord, let us pave the way in our families, our workplaces the paths of love!! Let us try to open the gates of a new world !! Let us believe that we will see with our own eyes our Saviour  renewing our world !!

With the longing for Advent,

Father Csaba .

translated by dr k.e.

What I ask from the Lord of life that I can notice the small details ! So that I not only love the “ all important” people or my all important homeland but also that person who happens to be next to me ! 

Father Csaba 

translated by dr k.e. 

"It is the time of Advent , aware of my weaknesses, my sins , not trusting in myself , not even arguing with the experts but carrying out my Lord’s will humbly, I keep on saying, murmuring the prayer and the eternal Words: Our Father …..Your kingdom come….Adveniat regnum tuum!”

Father Csaba 

translated by dr k.e.

" I have fought the good fight I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” Saint Paul letter to Timothy.

Today at 11 a.m. a requiem mass was held for Father Antal in Szászváros where he spent the last 12 years of his life. The holy mass was celebrated by Dr Jakubinyi György archbishop of Transylvania , the commemoration of his life was beautifully presented by Father Bernardin . Many members of the clergy were present all who held him in high esteem even from Hungary. One’s feelings , emotions were stirred as Father Antal by the example of his life touched many of us. His love for his Creator, our Lady, his people ,  his country , nature signified his life . He did a lot for the young people of Transylvania . The most influential people in his life apart from God, our blessed Lady , were the great bishop Márton Áron and Father Csaba. He was a man who thought of others , though he had a very difficult life there was no bitterness in him ,even though all this took a terrible toll on his health ,but never diminished his gist for life he was always full of plans that he tried hard to bring to fruition. What is certain he was a man whose memory will live on in our hearts . His funeral will be held tomorrow his mortal remains will return to his hometown Küküllőfalva .

May God grant him eternal rest .

posted by dr k.e.

The parishioners of Szászváros and the again orphaned children of the Saint Francis Foundation  are farewelling dear Father Biró Antal on Friday 16 December 2016 by taking part in a holy mass starting at 11 a.m . The funeral will take place in the village where he was born in Küküllőkeményfalva on  Saturday 17 December 2016 ,the funeral service starting once again at 11 a.m. !

On behalf of his  large mourning  family,

Father Csaba 

translated by dr k.e.

In memory of dear Father Antal who last night gave back his immortal soul to his Creator….where he most certainly has already arrived !!

The Kingdom of Heaven !  Our eternal home ! What does it matter , if here on earth anything is taken away from us , if we know , that You our beloved God  , You are waiting for our  homecoming ?

Father Csaba 

translated by dr k.e.

Gaudete Sunday. The third Sunday of Advent ….the pink candle is lit...

Father Csaba was the chief celebrant at the mass today at the Hungarian National Shrine for our Lady at Mátraverebély- Szentkút…..The second last Sunday of Advent …the church was packed full  by pilgrims honouring our Lady ..the theme of his homily was about .this was the beginning of the two day retreat….after the first reflection the children from Nagyszalonta enriched the program by a short play on the life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary…

dr k.e.