"Clouds and Sun" Blog

So much of what we go looking for is really already at home with us ... in our homes.  We need to rediscover this "new fire" for a second time or third time in history ... in each day in our hearts and in our homes.

I write these reflections to share with you the canvas of life at the Mountain and elsewhere. I hope you enjoy, reflect and pray upon these words, but more importantly, share your thoughts and reflections, too, like we do at the Mountain. Feel free to use your real name or to be anonymous with your voice. You can also find these reflections on our Facebook page.

Peace and Blessings, Dan, ofm

Monday
Jan232012

Step Outside Into Nature

Fr. Dan, Br. Joe and Br. Kevin participated in the "Nature and the Human Soul" conference this past weekend in New Mexico. Fr. Dan took this picture of the landscape.Sharing a reflection from a conference in New Mexico, Fr. Dan challenges us to listen to the earth as it calls us to explore, step outside and be light for the world. When you're indoors too much, go outdoors! Listen to his latest audio reflection on iTunes or on our website.

 

Monday
Oct102011

New Reflection: Engaging Each Other

Fr. Dan shares a new audio reflection about engaging each other in today's world.

The image is where Fr. Dan shared this reflection from amid construction of a new hermitage on the Mountain with beautiful views of the fall foliage in the distance -- God's beauty at work.

-- Listen to the reflection on iTunes

-- Listen to the reflection on the Mountain website

 

Wednesday
Aug172011

Our Parched Hearts

Fr. Dan Riley shares a reflection about our God who is living waters for places where we are parched. We invite you to take a few minutes to pray and reflect with Fr. Dan. The image is from tonight's sunset at Cape Cod, where Fr. Dan is spending time at the friars retreat home. Share your thoughts below.

Listen to Fr. Dan's "Our Parched Hearts" Reflection

 

 

Saturday
Jun182011

Rise Together and Come Into the Field This Summer!

Come and enjoy summertime on the Mountain! Let the Mountain be part of your summer! Let this “greening” join you in your home and workplace so that our moments in shade might witness to us that from out of our “tombs” and other times Christ is risen!

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Saturday
Apr232011

Fr. Dan's Easter Audio Reflection

Fr. Dan Riley recorded an audio reflection for Easter on Holy Saturday morning. We invite you to take a few minutes to pray and reflect with Fr. Dan. Share your thoughts below.

Listen to Fr. Dan's Easter Audio Reflection