Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Our Inner Rooms for Lent

As we enter into the Lenten season, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us into this time of reflection, prayer and quiet as we seek the privileged space of our inner rooms. Music, "The Inner Room," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Feb. 19, 2023. Podcast #268. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Splendor and Light

Darkness may cover the earth, but upon us, the Lord shines. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to see this light as we close the Christmas season in this new year. Music, "A Light Will Shine On Us This Day," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Jan. 8, 2023. Podcast #267. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

The Light of Christmas

We are children of the light this Christmas! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us into this reflection as people who have seen a great light, even amid the darkness of our world and perhaps in our own lives. Opening and closing music provided by students of St. Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly, Virginia. Additional music, "There Is a Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Dec. 24, 2022. Podcast #266. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Patience of Advent

This Advent season calls us to wait, but scripture doesn't necessarily tell us to wait and do nothing. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to rise and look around us this Advent as we approach Christmas. Music, "O Come Emmanuel," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Dec. 12, 2022. Podcast #265. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Giving Thanks for Advent

As we move from Thanksgiving to Advent, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us into this new time as we wait during this season of hope. Music, "Awakening" and "The Love of God," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Nov. 27, 2022. Podcast #264. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Blankets of Love

As snow begins to settle into some parts of our country, we're on the cusp of an extraordinary time of change - Advent. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us to feel blankets of love amid blankets of snow at the Mountain and elsewhere. Music, "Awakening" and "The Love of God," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Nov. 17, 2022. Podcast #263. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Unlocking Our Hearts

Sometimes we find the keys that open our hearts to gratitude. As we move through November toward Thanksgiving, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to realize how much has been given to us and discover what's hidden in our hearts. Music, "Spirit in the Cave of the Heart," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Nov. 5, 2022. Podcast #262. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Finding Stillness

We're made to receive God's word. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to find stillness so we can hear that word more clearly. Music, "Vedahametam" and "Hidden in My Silence," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Oct. 27, 2022. Podcast #261. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.