Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

We hear about the coming of the God of life and light in the Epiphany! Following stars, searching for the child, finding the child. How do we take time for moments of life and light in our lives? Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection with us from the mountains of Colorado. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "There Is a Light" by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Jan. 4, 2014.

The ongoing story of Christmas continues with the Feast of the Holy Family. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to think of ourselves more as one family. Let's take a deep breath of fresh air as we head into a new year and think of family and dwelling with one another. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "One in Faith," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 28, 2013.

Peace and Merry Christmas! As we hear the story of the birth of Jesus, Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to bear the responsibility to share that message of good news, peace and light. The Lord is born in us today and a light will shine in our hearts. We're invited to walk as messengers in our daily lives with the message of Christ, the message of peace. Just as the message was shared with shepherds on a mountaintop a long time ago, it's now ours to claim! To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "The Birth of Jesus" and "Let Us Go to Bethlehem" by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 24, 2013.

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to look for signs in our lives and see what the Lord is showing us. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Song for the Child," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 22, 2013.

On this third Sunday of Advent, Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about gentleness and joy. He also remembers Bob Struzynski, ofm, who passed away Dec. 13, and his gentle nature. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Retreat, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Awakening," by Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 14, 2013.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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 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.

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.

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.

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.