Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Listening to the Love of God

As pain and tumult from the bombings in Boston are top of mind, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers a reflection inviting us to listen to the love of God in our hearts so we can share hope with others. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "The Love of God" by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded April 21, 2013.

The Natural Heart of Easter

Happy Easter! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers a reflection this most blessed of seasons. In the emptiness of the tomb, there was fullness. We've been given natural hearts to see Jesus and life. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Jesus Christ is Risen Today," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded March 29, 2013.

A Passion to Rebuild

It's a new time in our Church. It's a new time for passion as Easter and spring approach. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection inviting us to walk from our solitudes into communion with each other. We should acknowledge the pain in our life, Church or economy, but the Lord invites us to rebuild our homes -- like St. Francis and Pope Francis have invited us --  walking in a world with the light of Christ. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "There Is a Light," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded March 17, 2013.

Our Lenten Road Beckons

The road beckons us to transforming experiences to transform the world. Before Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, left on a three-week Lenten retreat in California, he shared this reflection, inviting us to see and hear what's on the road this Lent. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "I Will Lift Up My Eyes," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Feb. 23, 2013.

Love in a New Lent

As we move into Lent, there's a call for simplicity in life. Lent means new spring while spring means a new flow of life. How are we moving away from the ice-covered ponds of winter to break through to the depths of our heart? Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection as we move into this new season. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "The Love of God" and "Streams of Living Water" by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Feb. 9, 2013.

Fresh Starts, Open Hearts

We hear about newness and freshness from Jesus in this week's Gospel. Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, shares a reflection about how God wants to come into wherever we are with newness and freshness. So happy new year! Happy new moment. Happy new start. May our hearts emerge from old or cold times into fresh beginnings. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Good Gets Better," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Jan. 25, 2013.

Magnifying the Light of Christ

It's the Lord's baptism and Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, calls us to magnify the light of Christ. We're part of the power and light company, so we're all called to magnify the light of Christ, to magnify our souls because the world needs it. We can celebrate the Lord's baptism by feeling our own renewal. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Streams of Living Water," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Jan. 12, 2013.

Finding Purpose and Peace in a New Year

May peace be in your heart this new year. Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, shares a reflection asking all of us, what's my purpose? What am I called to do? Fr. Dan invites us to empty ourselves and sit, wait and listen...listen to the Word of God calling us to be children -- now -- with purpose, value and direction. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "You Are Child," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 30, 2012.