Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

Awake! We are called by name -- by a God who calls us by name so that we may have life more abundantly. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about  entering into life with each other, creation and Christ. Music, "One in Faith," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded April 19, 2016. Podcast #151.

We're touched by sadness and loss in our lives, but the spirit of the Lord is upon us to care for us. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about the silence and touch of God, which are real. Music, "Jesus Be Here," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded April 9, 2016. Podcast #150.

As we enter the Easter season, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers a reflection and suggests a recipe to find the quiet in our lives. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Vedahametam" and "Jesus Christ is Risen Today," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio. Recorded March 25, 2016. Podcast #149.

As we stand on holy ground, is it rocky or filled with the rich spirit of life? Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers a reflection as we continue our Lenten journeys. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "The Ground We Share," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio. Recorded Feb. 28, 2016. Podcast #148.

Sit down. Pause. Open your hearts as we move into Lent. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers a reflection about how God's presence and words are effective in our lives. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "With My Own Two Hands," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio. Recorded Feb. 7, 2016. Podcast #147.

We're called to be heralds of good news! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers a reflection about gladness and the spirit moving within each of us. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "You Are Child," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio. Recorded Jan. 9, 2016. Podcast #146.

Our Advent journey continues as Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection that God has come to take off our robes of mourning and lift our hearts. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Awakening," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio. Recorded Dec. 6, 2015. Podcast #141.

Psalm 24 tells us the earth belongs to God. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection from a dock on Long Island inviting us to be with and in creation -- to open the gates of our senses. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "We Belong to the Earth," by Kim and Reggie Harris. Recorded Aug. 29, 2015. Podcast #129.

Rather than a day filled with purpose-driven tasks, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to consider the depths and the joy of longing for a deeper purpose for our lives -- and that longing is our desire for food to nourish our souls. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Let Us Break Bread Together," by Kim and Reggie Harris.  Recorded Aug. 2, 2015. Podcast #126.

We hear God in our lives -- in small rooms or in wind or in other encounters throughout our day. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to draw aside and listen. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "One in Faith," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded July 26, 2015. Podcast #125.

We're looking to find our way within. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to see what's around us and to hear what's in the summer Gospel readings. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Vedahametam," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission).  Recorded July 19, 2015. Podcast #124.

The stillness of God's love will allow us to dance on the face of the earth today! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about listening, stillness and dancing. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "You Are Child," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission) and "Lord of the Dance." Recorded July 11, 2015. Podcast #123.

Jesus belonged in a house, even though he was not always welcome. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection from Wisconsin about belonging. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "There Is No Joy Like Freedom," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded July 4, 2015. Podcast #122.

We're invited to trust the living God in our lives. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about trust in our world and in our lives. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Awakening," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded June 28, 2015. Podcast #121.

Through our senses of listening, feeling and hearing, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to take notice of the world around us. To learn more about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mounti.com. Music, "Song of the Three Young Men," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Recorded June 13, 2015. Podcast #120.