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.

Saint Stephen I In the year 1000 or 1001 Stephen, or István in Hungary, became the first King of Hungary. He is known for "broadly [establishing] Christianity in the region, and he is generally considered to be the founder of the Kingdom of Hungary." (Wikipedia) It's generally thought that Saint Stephen was a good king that established a safe and orderly society based on the Christian faith. He built and organized many churches; he built and organized many monasteries and religious communities; He built and organized many hospices or shelters for travelers, the sick, and the poor; He spread the love and teachings of the one true King Jesus Christ throughout his kingdom. Lessons we can learn from Saint Stephen the King of Hungary: 1. Support God's church 2. Serve and help the poor and sick 3. Stand against injustice 4. Share the good news of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ! August 20th is a day to remember the good works of Saint Stephen the first King of Hungary.

To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ in Colossae. Grace to you and peace from God our Father. (Colossians 1:2) Saint: "the people of God, the church of Jesus Christ. . . the idea of being set apart for God as well as conformity to God's likeness through the work of the indwelling Holy Spirit." We are all called saints that believe and have faith. The "celebrated" saints are people who lived extraordinary lives and can inspire us to do the same.

"My beloved son, delight of my heart, hope of your posterity, I pray, I command, that at every time and in everything, strengthened by your devotion to me, you may show favor not only to relations and kin, or to the most eminent, be they leaders or rich men or neighbors or fellow countrymen, but also to foreigners and to all who come to you. By fulfilling your duty in this way you will reach the highest state of happiness. Be merciful to all who are suffering violence, keeping always in your heart the example of the Lord who said, 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice.' Be patient with everyone, not only with the powerful, but also with the weak.

Finally 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 truly moderate and do not punish or condemn anyone immoderately. Be gentle so that you may never oppose justice. Be honorable so that you may never voluntarily bring disgrace upon anyone. 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."
-Excerpt from Saint Stephen's admonitions to his son Emeric.

Saints: the idea of being set apart for God		American Heritage

References:

American Catholic, "St. Stephen of Hungary",
http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/Saint.aspx?id=1109

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), "St. Stephen",
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Catholic_Encyclopedia_(1913)/St._Stephen_(2)

Wikipedia, "Stephen I of Hungary",
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_I_of_Hungary

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