Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Step Outside Into Nature

Sharing a reflection from a conference in New Mexico, Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, challenges us to listen to the earth as it calls us to explore, step outside and be light for the world. When your indoors too much, go outdoors! To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission).

Reflections on Quiet in the New Year

It's a new year and Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, shares a reflection about quiet, contemplation and a few ways to think about finding quiet in your life. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission).

The Promise of Christmas

It's Christmas and Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, shares his reflections about the season, inviting us to look into the "largeness of God" and the little child that is in all of us. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission).

Advent Mirrors of Eternity

As we end our Advent journey and move toward Christmas, Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, shares a reflection citing the Gospel, St. Claire, a Mt. Irenaeus tree experience and other reflections. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission).

Continuing Our Advent Wait

For the second week of Advent, Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, shares reflections about this week's readings, the feast of St. Nicholas on Tuesday and other thoughts as we continue to wait for the birth of Jesus. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission).

Wandering Into the Promise of Advent

Advent means new beginnings, though often threaded with fear. Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, shares a reflection about our wandering into the promise of Advent with open hearts. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission).

Bonfires and Beginnings

Bonfires are typical this time of year. Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, shares a reflection about the power of bonfires as expressions of new beginnings. Music by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). For more information about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com or www.facebook.com/mtirenaeus.

Engaging Each Other

Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, reflects on engaging with each other during times of tumult, times of tears, times of joy and times of peace, and how we can be present to each other now. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Mountain Retreat, visit www.mount.com. Music by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission).