Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Seeds of Hope During This Trying Time

How do we make it through difficult times? How do we help each other? How can we possibly hear the call of spring amid our world right now? In this time of coronavirus, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection. Music, "There Is A Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced March 16, 2020. Podcast #220. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Using Our Gifts of Light

We are the light of the world! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to hear that invitation to make a difference in our world. Music, "There Is A Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Feb. 10, 2020. Podcast #219. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Rise Up On Christmas

Today among us is born Christ the Lord! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection as we move from Advent to Christmas. Music provided by students of St. Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly, Virginia. Produced Dec. 24, 2019. Podcast #218. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

From God's Heart to Our Heart

There's a sense of life, light and a living God. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection as we move from the end of one Church year to a new one beginning with Advent. Music, “Table of Plenty,” by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Produced Nov. 26, 2019. Podcast #217. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

The God Who Comes to Us

God has a deep intent to be with us here and now. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, encourages us to be ready for that invitation or that discovery in our lives. Music, “Jesus Be Here,” by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Nov. 9, 2019. Podcast #216. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Be Open to Light and Life

Are we open to all of life as it wants to come to us? Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to see all of life, including drama, pain and suffering. Music, “There Is A Light” and "Echo of Your Peace," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Oct. 13, 2019. Podcast #215. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

See the Goodness

All of what we need is here -- from God! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to find the time for restful listening so we can see all the goodness around us. Music, “Open My Eyes,” by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Produced Sept. 7, 2019. Podcast #214. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org. 

My Little Flock

On the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection inviting us to see the world anew without fear because we are God's flock. Music, “Do Not Fear,” by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Aug. 11, 2019. Podcast #213. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.