Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Reflecting amid an autumn background at the Mountain, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to know we are chosen as we hear from St. Paul. Music, "Vedahametam," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio, and "Because You Are Chosen" by John Michael Talbot (both used with permission). Produced Oct. 14, 2022. Podcast #260. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

We're all creatures of one creator who deserve forgiveness and peace. St. Francis of Assisi offers us this perspective and blessing to consider in our lives each day. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to think of this amid the sorrow of our time, be it Hurricane Ian, war in Ukraine and our own crosses that we carry. Music, "Echo Of Your Peace," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Oct. 2, 2022. Podcast #259. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

The Lord invites us to pray. Sometimes we struggle. Sometimes we find inspiration. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to become closer to God through prayer by taking our time and pausing. Music, "Jesus Be Here" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced July 29, 2022. Podcast #258. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

In a world that's so broken, we seek healing and forgiveness. We're invited to offer our hands and hearts to each other. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, reminds us of our unity through the power of love and the spirit of Pentecost. Music, "One Bread, One Body" and "We Are One Body" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced June 7, 2022. Podcast #257. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

It's a harrowing and excruciating time, especially in Uvalde, Buffalo and around the country. It's painful, as Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, reflects, while sharing words to help heal and reminding us that we are messengers of hope. Music, "There Is a Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced May 28, 2022. Podcast #256. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

We've been given to God and we've entrusted our lives to each other as sisters and brothers. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us into this reflection as we continue the Easter season. Music, "Vedahametam" and "My Own Two Hands," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced May 13, 2022. Podcast #255. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Jesus came to set fire to our earth, bringing us to new life from our empty tombs. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this Easter reflection. Music, "Alleluia, Are Not Our Hearts," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and, "This Little Light of Mine," by Kim and Reggie Harris (used with permission). Produced April 17, 2022. Podcast #254. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

"If they keep silent, the stones will cry out." Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, uses the words of Jesus this Holy Week to reflect on what's happening in our world, with an invitation to walk closer to Jesus amid all the pain of His time and ours. Music, "The Children of Jerusalem," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and, "Prayer Before the Cross," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Produced April 11, 2022. Podcast #253. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.