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Hilarion Kistner, OFM

Hilarion Kistner, OFM, after ordination in 1955, did further studies in Scripture. He taught Scripture to seminarians and was the editor of Sunday Homily Helps for more than 25 years.

Praying the Psalms

Hilarion Kistner, OFM December 29, 2021

Anyone who prays the Psalms over a period of time is bound to have some favorites. As a Franciscan and a Scripture scholar, I would like to share my personal favorites.

Roary cross on a bible

The Gospels According to Saint Francis

Hilarion Kistner, OFM April 30, 2019

Francis sums up his love for God in his simple little prayer: “My God and my all.”

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Psalm 18: Royal Thanksgiving for Victory

Hilarion Kistner, OFM February 17, 2019

“I love you, LORD, my strength…” (Psalm 18:2)

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Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: The Rosary

Hilarion Kistner, OFM October 1, 2006

Today there are 20 decades to the Rosary. I find each mystery celebrating an event in Jesus’ and Mary’s life a thing of beauty.

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