Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Contemplation Arises

Contemplation creates a place within us to dwell so we feel a unity with Jesus. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, leads this time in contemplation together. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "One in Faith," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Oct. 19, 2014. Podcast #92.

Marking 30 Years

30 years ago, people gathered in a circle of prayer and fellowship at what's now Mt. Irenaeus. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, founder and animator of the Mountain, reflects on those 30 years and the readings from this weekend that were proclaimed in West Clarksville, N.Y., in 1984. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "The Lord's Mountain," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Oct. 11, 2014. Podcast #91.

Longing Like St. Francis

As St. Francis calls us to stand for peace in the world, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about quietly considering the movement of God's love in our life -- and then letting the flame within us burn for justice, love and peace. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Echo Of Your Peace" and "With My Own Two Hands" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Oct. 5, 2014. Podcast #90.

Pausing to Participate

Finding time amid our crazy schedules for peace can be a challenge. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, takes this opportunity to conjoin us together in reflection. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Vedahametam," "Streams of Living Water" and "There Is a Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Sept. 27, 2014. Podcast #89.

Discovering Our Unity

As Thomas Merton wrote,  we discover that we are already one, but we imagine that we are not. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about unity while on the road back to the Mountain from Washington, DC. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "One in Faith" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Sept. 21, 2014. Podcast #88.

Brilliance of the Cross

Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to gaze upon and ponder the cross when we have leisure or in other times of quiet. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Jesus Be Here" and "Litany of the Holy Cross" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Sept. 14, 2014. Podcast #87.

Spirit of Renewal

It's a time of renewal as we move into autumn. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about being open to the new breath of life coming to us right now. 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 Aug. 30, 2014. Podcast #86.

Outlandish Love of God

We sit in the bounty of the "now!" Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about the outlandish love that God pours forth to us. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Do Not Fear," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Aug. 23, 2014. Podcast #85.