Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Endurance and Encouragement

As we move from the second to third week of Advent, Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us to personalize messages rather than privatize them in our lives. He invites us to endure this Advent and find encouragement amid our busy, stressful lives, and walk with one another. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "The Lord's Mountain," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 7, 2013.

Awakening to the Spirit of Advent

New seasons are all around us -- Advent, snow at the Mountain and more! Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to awake and walk amid light, finding three movements of this new season. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Awake At Last," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Nov. 30, 2013.

Persistence of Prayer

Pray and not lose heart! So much is changing in life, including the seasons right now, but one thing does not change -- God's love. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to be persistent and consider persistence in our lives. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "I Will Bow and Be Simple," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Oct. 19, 2013.

Let the Road Take Us

We're invited to journey with Jesus and all of creation. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, extends that invitation further so we open our car doors, house doors and room doors to others. Listen to our hearts and celebrate the road before us. 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 Sept. 21, 2013.

Consider the Light

As we head into fall and daylight becomes shorter, observe where light is in our world and in our lives. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, says in this reflection that while light may fade from our days, it can rise up in our hearts as we take time to consider. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "The Lord is My Light" by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Aug. 29, 2013.

Little Flock

"Do not fear, my little flock!" Those are the words in the Gospel this coming weekend. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, walks us through those words, fear in our own lives and the hope of Jesus. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Do Not Fear" by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Aug. 5, 2013.

God's Love Rains Down Upon Us

God's love comes to us in many ways -- especially by knowing Christ. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection and invites us to pray and reflect. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "The Drink Sent Down" by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded June 16, 2013.

The Peace of God's Breath

Peace be with you! It's Pentecost and Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection with you from California. There's a newness in this season, a spirit that invites us to catch our breaths, a fire of love to move us out of coldness. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Echo of Your Peace" by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded May 16, 2013.