Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

An Invitation to Contemplation

Contemplation is not a stoppage, but an opening to love, peace and quiet. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us into this reflection on contemplation during these times of change, uncertainty and renewal around us. Music, "Awakening," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission), and “Sacred Silence,” by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Produced Nov. 12, 2020. Podcast #228. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Returning to the Call of St. Francis

In this era of place, position, power and pandemic, the model and spirit of St. Francis calls us to something different. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection about the life of Francis and how it applies to our time. Music, "Echo of Your Peace," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Oct. 6, 2020. Podcast #227. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Hungry for God

In our time right now of pandemic and injustice, there's a radical call to be born again, to be hungry for God. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection to come to the table and move from scarcity to abundance in our lives. Music, “Table of Plenty,” by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com), and "With My Own Two Hands," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio. Produced Aug. 3, 2020. Podcast #226. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Celebrating Our Unity

With so much brokenness and illness in our world, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to advocate for each other to celebrate our unity as sisters and brothers. Music, “Echo Of Your Peace,” by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and, “City of God," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced July 9, 2020. Podcast #225. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

A Peaceful Protest Calling Us To Be One

During these times in our country, we're called to find a new way. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection inviting us to make this new way together as one people, just as the Gospel calls us to do. Music, “There Is a Light,” by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and, "Let Us Break Bread Together," by Kim and Reggie Harris (used with permission). Produced June 7, 2020. Podcast #224. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Hope For a New Time

In this time of turmoil, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to know the fullness of life and the spirit of truth through the words of Jesus. We're invited to find and seek hope. Music, “How Can I Keep From Singing,” by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced May 20, 2020. Podcast #223. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Receive the Holy Spirit

God gives us breath today so that we might breathe for others. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this thought and reflection amid so much happening in our world. Music, “Breathe,” by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Produced May 6, 2020. Podcast #222. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Recognizing Each Other

As many of the recent and upcoming scripture readings describe people recognizing or not recognizing Jesus, such as on the road to Emmaus, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection about recognizing each other in this Easter season amid a pandemic. Music, "There Is A Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced April 20, 2020. Podcast #221. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.