Fr. Dan Riley Clouds & Sun Reflections

In this final episode of "Clouds and Sun," we remember and reflect upon the life of Fr. Dan Riley, ofm. Greg Licamele, the producer of this podcast, opens the reflection, followed by Fr. Xavier Seubert, ofm, who delivered the homily at Fr. Dan's funeral. Music is by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio from Fr. Dan's funeral. Produced Sept. 21, 2024. Podcast #292. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

The love of God is present in the body and blood of Christ. Fr. Dan Riley. ofm, offers this reflection asking us to think about who else was at the table when Jesus celebrated this gift, our need for unity and how we can share our lives with others. Music, "One Bread, One Body" and "We Are One Body," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced June 2, 2024. Podcast #291. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

As we think about the tables and churches where we gather, what can we do to find unity among ourselves? Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to set the world on fire with love and peace. Music, "This Little Light of Mine," by Kim and Reggie Harris (used with permission). Produced May 27, 2024. Podcast #290. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

"Remaining" with God does not mean to be static, but to be alive within creation. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Music, "The Love of God," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced May 9, 2024. Podcast #289. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

As we move through Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, reflects on these days and the journey of Jesus. Music, "There Is A Light" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced March 28, 2024. Podcast #288. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

God is beside us in everything, ready to heal us as we open our hearts. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection as we continue our Lenten journeys. Music, "Jesus, Be Here," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced March 13, 2024. Podcast #287. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

From Scottsdale, Arizona, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us all further into our Lenten journeys by looking back on Christmas, reflecting on the woman at the well with Jesus, and then looking forward to the promise of Easter with streams of living water. Music, "Streams of Living Water," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced March 3, 2024. Podcast #286. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Sharing a reflection from the Arizona desert, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to see life differently, especially during this Lenten season. Music, "Leave the Past in Ashes," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Feb. 18, 2024. Podcast #285. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

As Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, begins a three-month sabbatical, he joins Stephen Copeland, the co-author of "Franciscan Lectio," to describe their journey west as a model of movement for all of us. Music, "Rise Up Shepherd and Follow," by Kim and Reggie Harris (used with permission). Produced Jan. 21, 2024. Podcast #284. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

As we begin a new year, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection on being God's chosen ones as God reigns and rests in our hearts. Music, "This Is Who You Are," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio, and "Because You Are Chosen," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Jan. 5, 2024. Podcast #283. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Merry Christmas! As we celebrate the light and peace of the birth of Jesus, we're joyous, but we also wonder how much gentleness is in our world. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about coming together amid the brokenness of our world, including the story of St. Francis 800 years ago in Greccio, Italy. Opening music, "A Light Will Shine On Us This Day" and "There Is a Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Closing song, "Happy Birthday, Jesus," provided by students of St. Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly, Virginia. Produced Dec. 24, 2023. Podcast #282. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

To celebrate the Christmas season means to fully live out the presence of Jesus in our lives. Maybe your recent days have felt tiresome and difficult through hills, valleys and muddy roads, but Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, encourages us to continue preparing for Christmas during this Advent season. Opening music, "Prepare" provided by students of St. Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly, Virginia. Closing song, "In the Bleak Midwinter," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Dec. 16, 2023. Podcast #281. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

As this new season of Advent dawns upon us, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to continue to realize that Jesus is amid us all the time as we move toward the commemoration of His birth. Music, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Dec. 3, 2023. Podcast #280 For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

We're called to go beyond borders and boundaries to help others and listen to each other. We're called to know that Jesus walks with us, too, so we can rise to the reality of caring for others as Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares. Music, "Shepherd Me O' God," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Nov. 27, 2023. Podcast #279 For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

As the colors around us change in autumn, we're reminded of a delighted world, but a world filled with anguish. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to hear how St. Francis befriended many people who were on the margins of society. Music, "Echo of your Peace," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Oct. 9, 2023. Podcast #278 For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Our world is broken in so many ways, yet many of us try to continue to find our way to faith and peace in our lives. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to find that way, coming to know how much God has blessed us with. Music, "Streams of Living Water," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Sept. 8, 2023. Podcast #277. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

In some of the dark times we're in, we cry out for clarity, we cry out for St. Clare. Reflecting from Keuka Lake, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to find the light of Clare around us and in our lives. Music, "The Mirror of Eternity," by John Michael Talbot and "There Is a Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Aug. 13, 2023. Podcast #276. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Reflecting on the Transfiguration of Jesus, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites all of us to look further out into the world and see what's around us, even in places we're familiar with every day. Music, "Sing to the Mountains," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Aug. 9, 2023. Podcast #275. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

It's a challenge to sometimes find the fullness of life. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to find that fullness in the details and intimacy of life around us. Music, "The Love of God," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced July 17, 2023. Podcast #274. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

The bread that we break is all of us participating in the Body of Christ. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us into this unified table of partaking and participating without fences or walls. Music, "I Am the Bread of Life," "One Bread, One Body" and "We Are One Body," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced June 14, 2023. Podcast #273. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Jesus invites us to listen to the richest, fullest party line ever created. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us to be invited as sisters and brothers with one another and to love God, our Father. Music, "Ready to Go," by Reggie Harris (used with permission). Produced May 24, 2023. Podcast #272. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

What are our life journeys like? What paths do we take? Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us into this reflection with the wonderful story of the Emmaus journey. Music, "Alleluia Are Not Our Hearts," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced May 4, 2023. Podcast #271. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Happy Easter! The dying and rising of Christ mark a new year for all of us. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes this new season amid the ache and pain of our world. We're invited to be hungry for this new time, this new life in Christ. Music, "Alleluia Are Not Our Hearts" and "There Is a Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced April 8, 2023. Podcast #270. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

As we continue our Lenten journeys, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to listen deeply and continue our paths without fear of our fears. Music, "Do Not Fear," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced March 10, 2023. Podcast #269. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

As we enter into the Lenten season, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us into this time of reflection, prayer and quiet as we seek the privileged space of our inner rooms. Music, "The Inner Room," by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Feb. 19, 2023. Podcast #268. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Darkness may cover the earth, but upon us, the Lord shines. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to see this light as we close the Christmas season in this new year. Music, "A Light Will Shine On Us This Day," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Jan. 8, 2023. Podcast #267. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

We are children of the light this Christmas! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us into this reflection as people who have seen a great light, even amid the darkness of our world and perhaps in our own lives. Opening and closing music provided by students of St. Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly, Virginia. Additional music, "There Is a Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Dec. 24, 2022. Podcast #266. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

This Advent season calls us to wait, but scripture doesn't necessarily tell us to wait and do nothing. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to rise and look around us this Advent as we approach Christmas. Music, "O Come Emmanuel," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Dec. 12, 2022. Podcast #265. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

As we move from Thanksgiving to Advent, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us into this new time as we wait during this season of hope. Music, "Awakening" and "The Love of God," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Nov. 27, 2022. Podcast #264. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

As snow begins to settle into some parts of our country, we're on the cusp of an extraordinary time of change - Advent. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us to feel blankets of love amid blankets of snow at the Mountain and elsewhere. Music, "Awakening" and "The Love of God," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Nov. 17, 2022. Podcast #263. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

Sometimes we find the keys that open our hearts to gratitude. As we move through November toward Thanksgiving, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to realize how much has been given to us and discover what's hidden in our hearts. Music, "Spirit in the Cave of the Heart," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Nov. 5, 2022. Podcast #262. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

We're made to receive God's word. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to find stillness so we can hear that word more clearly. Music, "Vedahametam" and "Hidden in My Silence," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Oct. 27, 2022. Podcast #261. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 2, 2022. Podcast #249. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Our Franciscan journey of peace and good news continues with this fourth mini-series podcast about St. Clare. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to pause, ponder and be still. Music: "Echo of Your Peace" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and "Prayer Before the Cross" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Nov. 6, 2021. Podcast #244. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org. 

St. Clare invites us to consider the cross. As we pause for this third mini-series podcast about Clare, we begin to become one with what is before us. To view an image of the San Damiano Cross that's referenced in this episode, visit https://mountainonline.org/resource/san-damiano-cross  Music: "Echo of Your Peace" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and "Prayer Before the Cross" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Oct. 24, 2021. Podcast #243. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org. 

St. Clare invites us to gaze upon the cross. In this second mini-series podcast about Clare, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, guides us through some of her writings, reflections and practices. Music: "Echo of Your Peace" by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and "Here I Am Lord" by John Michael Talbot (used with permission). Produced Oct. 12, 2021. Podcast #242. For more information about Mt. Irenaeus, visit www.mountainonline.org.