Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

God comes to us not only in the noise and clamor of life, but in the quiet -- on vacation or with some time alone. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us into the quiet, perhaps even a vacation, so we can be renewed. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Aug. 10, 2014. Podcast #84.

As rain falls in the background of this podcast, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to listen and hear God pouring out His love like a rain that will not end. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "The Love of God," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Aug. 3, 2014. Podcast #83.

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.