After some gardening at Mt. Irenaeus, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers a reflection on finding time with creation, which in turn allows us the opportunity to open our hearts and hands. Like a garden, let's continue growing. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "With My Own Two Hands," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded July 26, 2014. Podcast #82.

Take a ride with Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, on a ferris wheel as he invites us to look at life from atop a circus or carnival. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Vedahametam," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded July 19, 2014. Podcast #81.

The spirit wants to move every limb of our lives! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us to know our lives will not be full of voids if we take time to listen. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Unless a Grain of Wheat," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded July 13, 2014. Podcast #80.

As we pull off the road of life and look for rest, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to find that time, but to also open our eyes to the world. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "One in Faith" and Matthew Gospel reading by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded July 5, 2014. Podcast #79.

"Who do you say that I am?" Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, reflects upon this question by Jesus and suggests strength and beauty. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Awakening" and "Awake at Last," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded June 26, 2014. Podcast #78.

As Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, prepared for a wedding in New York City, he shared this reflection on partnering in life with each other, as well as with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "How Great Is Your Name," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded June 14, 2014. Podcast #77.

Noise. It's all around us in our daily lives. On this Pentecost weekend, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection on noise, quiet and peace. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Echo Of Your Peace," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded June 7, 2014. Podcast #76.

As we hear about the Ascension of the Lord, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to open the eyes of our heart to see Jesus among us. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, Ephesians reading and "I, The Lord," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded May 31, 2014. Podcast #75.

Everyday, we share ground and locations with each other, but how about relationships, especially with God? Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection to encourage us to think about the relationships in our lives. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "The Ground We Share" by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded May 17, 2014. Podcast #74.

As we continue our Easter walk with Jesus, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites to continue listening and he encourages us to pursue a path of leadership in our lives for the world (note: the email address referenced in this podcast is mmarc@sbu.edu). To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "I, The Lord" by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded May 8, 2014. Podcast #73.