Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Streams of Living Water

As our Lenten journey continues, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, embarks on a retreat near the Pacific Ocean and reflects on the experience of the Samaritan woman at the well with Jesus. Music, "Streams of Living Water" and "There Is A Light (acoustic)," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced March 27, 2022. Podcast #252. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Fully Awake for Lent

We're called to renew our lives, especially during Lent. We're called to be fully awake during these 40 days. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection to listen deeply and respond, which is at the core of our Lenten journey. Music, "Awake at Last" and "There Is A Light (acoustic)," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced March 15, 2022. Podcast #251. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Rise Up For Lent

As we begin our Lenten journeys, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers an invitation into this new season, this new spring. May we be open to this time we've been given these 40 days. Music, "Attende Domine" and "Leave the Past in Ashes," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced March 1, 2022. Podcast #250. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

The Highest Wisdom of Merton

We see in St. Francis, St. Clare and Thomas Merton an awakening, seeing the world differently. There's a hidden wholeness among us, Merton says. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers a reflection on these words and a quadrant of awakening, attentiveness, appreciation and action. Music, "Awakening" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and "Let Us Break Bread Together" by Kim and Reggie Harris (used with permission). Produced Feb. 22, 2022. Podcast #249. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Eyes and Hearts Wide Open

As we continue in this new year, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, walks us through a wonderful reflection that connects St. Clare, St. Romuald, St. Francis and Thomas Merton. Each invites us to gaze, consider and contemplate the cross and be present to what's here. Music, "The Lord Is My Light" and "The Love of God," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Jan. 24, 2022. Podcast #248. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Waking Up to Christmas Renewal

Merry Christmas! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection about the journey to Bethlehem and an invitation to renew ourselves this Christmas season. Opening and closing music provided by students of St. Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly, Virginia. Additional music, "Let Us Go to Bethlehem," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Dec. 24, 2021. Podcast #247. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Changing Landscapes

It's striking how quickly things can change around us. As we move into the final days of Advent and then to Christmas, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to begin again and see the openings and closings in our lives. Music: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by John Michael Talbot and "In the Bleak Midwinter" Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Dec. 19, 2021. Podcast #246. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org. 

The Joy of the Journey

In this fifth mini-series podcast of Franciscan peace and good news, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us to be vigilant, awake and attentive to God's presence around us so we may imitate Him. Music: "Echo of Your Peace" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and "Prayer Before the Cross" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Nov. 24, 2021. Podcast #245. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.