Dan Riley, ofm, ’64, is the author of “Franciscan Lectio: Reading the World Through the Living Word,” published by Paraclete Press.
“Franciscan Lectio” is for all those who are on a spiritual journey who long to see the world more beautifully and deeply and become more attentive and present. In “Franciscan Lectio,” Fr. Dan comes alongside the reader in their own encounters with lectio and inspires their spiritual imagination through story, art, poetry, nature, Franciscan mysticism and Scripture — helping them to see that all of life is unitive and sacred.
In the book, Fr. Dan recounts his time from a public school boy to St. Bonaventure University and now to a cabin on a hillside at Mt. Irenaeus. Sharing his own experiences and the Franciscan heritage, he opens for the reader a journey influenced by, among others, Thomas Merton, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare of Assisi who offer us a practice of “gazing, considering, contemplating and acting” – living the Good News today filled with a sense of beauty and hope.
Learn more about “Franciscan Lectio” and upcoming events where Fr. Dan will be sharing a presentation and reflection by visiting www.mountainonline.org/book.
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