Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Welcoming the Light of Advent

Light sets us free from darkness. Light becomes brighter on this fourth week of Advent. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, walks us through a reflection about light in life and Advent. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "There Is A Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 20, 2014. Podcast #100.

The Spirit of Hope in Advent

As we walk closer to the birth of Jesus, we take heart in the spirit of hope and rejoicing that surround us. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, reflects on the promise of God before us and the Christ child coming to us soon. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "You Are Child," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 13, 2014. Podcast #99.

Finding Our Advent Deserts

As we walk this Advent, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to find forgiveness and mercy that lead to tenderness in the deserts of our lives. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "You Are Child," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 7, 2014. Podcast #98.

Alert to Advent

It's a new season -- Advent -- and Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to be watchful and alert amid our silence and our lives. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "You Are Child," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Nov. 28, 2014. Podcast #97.

Know That We Count

In a world where we are often counted for many reasons, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection that we do, in fact count, in the eyes of God. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "This Is Who You Are," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Nov. 23, 2014. Podcast #96.

Making a Home All Around Us

Be living stones here in the world where we walk and rest! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection about dwelling places at home, wherever home might be for you. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Echo of Your Peace" and "Streams of Living Water," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Nov. 15, 2014. Podcast #95.

In Relationship with Home and Heaven

As we think about homes or perhaps even heaven, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to think about those as relationships. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "I, the Lord," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Nov. 2, 2014. Podcast #94.

Come to the Table of God's Word

Some of what's happening in our world is troubling and terrible. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to be alert and know that the Word of God is bread for us -- that we will never be alone. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "I Thirst," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Oct. 26, 2014. Podcast #93.