Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Recounting the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection about a core story of our faith. Music, "Alleluia, Are Not Our Hearts," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded May 1, 2017. Podcast #176.

Do you believe in a God who would make you breakfast? Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this Easter season reflection about Jesus inviting others to a meal after His resurrection. What do we bring to the table? Music, "Promise" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com), and "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded April 21, 2017. Podcast #175.

Jesus draws us into a relationship not to escape the world, but to listen. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this truth while on retreat in California. Music, "One Thing" and "Sacred Silence," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded March 10, 2017. Podcast #174.

Jesus draws us into a relationship not to escape the world, but to listen. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this truth while on retreat in California. Music, "One Thing" and "Sacred Silence," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded March 10, 2017. Podcast #174.

We're hungry. We're seeking nourishment. There's an emptiness in us that is filled by God's word. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, reflects on hunger and fasting as we journey into Lent. Music, "Table of Plenty," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded March 3, 2017. Podcast #173.

We're hungry. We're seeking nourishment. There's an emptiness in us that is filled by God's word. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, reflects on hunger and fasting as we journey into Lent. Music, "Table of Plenty," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded March 3, 2017. Podcast #173.

As new seasons unfold before us, may we be open to new discoveries and a fresh sense of who we are. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us away, at least for a moment, from things that do not have a sense of peace. Music, "Vedahametam" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and "Sing to the Mountains" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Feb. 20, 2017. Podcast #172.

As new seasons unfold before us, may we be open to new discoveries and a fresh sense of who we are. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us away, at least for a moment, from things that do not have a sense of peace. Music, "Vedahametam" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and "Sing to the Mountains" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Feb. 20, 2017. Podcast #172.

The practice of Lectio Divina invites us to have a quiet heart. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, encourages us to listen to the richness of quiet moments, to have a sense of God's presence in our lives, and to live out the Beatitudes. Music, "The Beatitudes" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com) and "Let It Snow" (royalty-free). Recorded Jan. 29, 2017. Podcast #171.

The practice of Lectio Divina invites us to have a quiet heart. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, encourages us to listen to the richness of quiet moments, to have a sense of God's presence in our lives, and to live out the Beatitudes. Music, "The Beatitudes" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com) and "Let It Snow" (royalty-free). Recorded Jan. 29, 2017. Podcast #171.

We live in this real moment -- this life, this gift from God. From Phoenix, Arizona, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to accept this calling to be God's children now. Music, "This Is Who You Are" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used wth permission), and "Abba Father" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Jan. 15, 2017. Podcast #170.

We live in this real moment -- this life, this gift from God. From Phoenix, Arizona, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to accept this calling to be God's children now. Music, "This Is Who You Are" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used wth permission), and "Abba Father" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Jan. 15, 2017. Podcast #170.

A new year comes because God has chosen to dwell within us. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us into the relaxed reality that we are God's dwelling place now. Music, "One Thing," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Jan. 2, 2017. Podcast #169.

A new year comes because God has chosen to dwell within us. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us into the relaxed reality that we are God's dwelling place now. Music, "One Thing," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission; more at www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com). Recorded Jan. 2, 2017. Podcast #169.

Merry Christmas as the light of Christ shines on us amid any darkness in our lives! Fr. Dan Riley. ofm, shares this Christmas message of light, love and hope. Music, "The Birth of Jesus," "Let Us Go to Bethlehem," and "In the Bleak Midwinter," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded Dec. 24, 2016. Podcast #168.