Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

The Beauty of the Journey

As Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, begins a three-month sabbatical, he joins Stephen Copeland, the co-author of "Franciscan Lectio," to describe their journey west as a model of movement for all of us. Music, "Rise Up Shepherd and Follow," by Kim and Reggie Harris (used with permission). Produced Jan. 21, 2024. Podcast #284. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Chosen In This New Year

As we begin a new year, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection on being God's chosen ones as God reigns and rests in our hearts. Music, "This Is Who You Are," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio, and "Because You Are Chosen," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Jan. 5, 2024. Podcast #283. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Holding Us Together This Christmas

Merry Christmas! As we celebrate the light and peace of the birth of Jesus, we're joyous, but we also wonder how much gentleness is in our world. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about coming together amid the brokenness of our world, including the story of St. Francis 800 years ago in Greccio, Italy. Opening music, "A Light Will Shine On Us This Day" and "There Is a Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Closing song, "Happy Birthday, Jesus," provided by students of St. Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly, Virginia. Produced Dec. 24, 2023. Podcast #282. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

What Does Christmas Look Like?

To celebrate the Christmas season means to fully live out the presence of Jesus in our lives. Maybe your recent days have felt tiresome and difficult through hills, valleys and muddy roads, but Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, encourages us to continue preparing for Christmas during this Advent season. Opening music, "Prepare" provided by students of St. Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly, Virginia. Closing song, "In the Bleak Midwinter," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Dec. 16, 2023. Podcast #281. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Awakening During Advent

As this new season of Advent dawns upon us, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to continue to realize that Jesus is amid us all the time as we move toward the commemoration of His birth. Music, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Dec. 3, 2023. Podcast #280 For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

The Shepherd in Each of Us

We're called to go beyond borders and boundaries to help others and listen to each other. We're called to know that Jesus walks with us, too, so we can rise to the reality of caring for others as Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares. Music, "Shepherd Me O' God," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Nov. 27, 2023. Podcast #279 For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

The Life and Joy of St. Francis

As the colors around us change in autumn, we're reminded of a delighted world, but a world filled with anguish. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to hear how St. Francis befriended many people who were on the margins of society. Music, "Echo of your Peace," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Oct. 9, 2023. Podcast #278 For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

God’s Bounty Is Beyond Our Imagination

Our world is broken in so many ways, yet many of us try to continue to find our way to faith and peace in our lives. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to find that way, coming to know how much God has blessed us with. Music, "Streams of Living Water," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Sept. 8, 2023. Podcast #277. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.