Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

It Is Good That We Are Here

As new seasons unfold before us, may we be open to new discoveries and a fresh sense of who we are. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us away, at least for a moment, from things that do not have a sense of peace. Music, "Vedahametam" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and "Sing to the Mountains" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Feb. 20, 2017. Podcast #172.

See With the Eyes of Love and Mercy

The practice of Lectio Divina invites us to have a quiet heart. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, encourages us to listen to the richness of quiet moments, to have a sense of God's presence in our lives, and to live out the Beatitudes. Music, "The Beatitudes" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com) and "Let It Snow" (royalty-free). Recorded Jan. 29, 2017. Podcast #171.

Unfolding Truth of God's Love Now

We live in this real moment -- this life, this gift from God. From Phoenix, Arizona, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to accept this calling to be God's children now. Music, "This Is Who You Are" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used wth permission), and "Abba Father" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Jan. 15, 2017. Podcast #170.

Our Hearts As Our Homes

A new year comes because God has chosen to dwell within us. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us into the relaxed reality that we are God's dwelling place now. Music, "One Thing," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Jan. 2, 2017. Podcast #169.

Brilliance of Christmas Light

Merry Christmas as the light of Christ shines on us amid any darkness in our lives! Fr. Dan Riley. ofm, shares this Christmas message of light, love and hope. Music, "The Birth of Jesus," "Let Us Go to Bethlehem," and "In the Bleak Midwinter," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 24, 2016. Podcast #168.

Light at the Center

We're called to find light in our lives, to awake to the notion that we're at the center with Jesus. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, reflects on how light fills our days and centers us, potentially through contemplation and meditation. Music, "Hidden in My Silence" and "The Love Of God," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Nov. 27, 2016. Podcast #167.

The Word Moves Through Us

Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, continues his series of reflections about meditation and pondering the Word of God. Music, "Lectio Divina," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Nov. 19, 2016. Podcast #166.

Recovering Our Unity

There's unity we can find through contemplation. Everything we need is here now. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about deeply engaging through the practice of contemplation. The world seems to be hopelessly divided until we again hear the word of God. Music, "Sacred Silence" and "We Are One Body," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Oct. 30, 2016. Podcast #165.