Podcasts by Fr. Dan Riley Clouds
Reflections about the canvas of life at Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Community.
Further podcasts by Dan Riley, OFM
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Awakening During Advent from 2023-12-03T22:25:36
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 C...
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The Shepherd in Each of Us from 2023-11-27T23:25:38
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 a...
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The Life and Joy of St. Francis from 2023-10-11T16:18:27
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 ...
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God’s Bounty Is Beyond Our Imagination from 2023-09-09T14:13:57
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...
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The Light of Clare from 2023-08-13T14:39:56
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 l...
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Looking Out From the Mountaintop from 2023-08-10T10:22:47
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, "...
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The Abundance of Jesus from 2023-07-17T23:53:26
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...
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Food For Our Journey from 2023-06-14T22:41:05
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...
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Joining In On God’s Party Line from 2023-05-24T23:14:17
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. Mu...
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Our Journeys from 2023-05-04T08:16:54
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,"...
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The Truth of Our Easter Journey from 2023-04-08T17:51:14
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 ...
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Don’t Let Fear Stand In the Way from 2023-03-10T21:04:41
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 permi...
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Our Inner Rooms for Lent from 2023-02-20T08:50
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...
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Splendor and Light from 2023-01-09T08:20
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 T...
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The Light of Christmas from 2022-12-24T14:46:01
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 ow...
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Patience of Advent from 2022-12-13T14:55:19
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 Christ...
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Giving Thanks for Advent from 2022-11-27T11:20:19
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 Consigl...
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Blankets of Love from 2022-11-17T23:14:12
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 ...
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Unlocking Our Hearts from 2022-11-06T01:03:48
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 discove...
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Finding Stillness from 2022-10-27T23:50:32
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 Consigli...
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Called To Be Chosen from 2022-10-14T23:56:31
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 ...
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Easter Fire and Light from 2022-04-17T22:59
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 Consig...
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Crying Out This Holy Week from 2022-04-11T23:29:10
"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...
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Streams of Living Water from 2022-03-27T18:48:54
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 ...
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Fully Awake for Lent from 2022-03-15T09:24:06
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...
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Rise Up For Lent from 2022-03-01T09:48:29
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 Domin...
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The Highest Wisdom of Merton from 2022-02-22T22:06:23
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 ...
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Eyes and Hearts Wide Open from 2022-01-24T22:24:28
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, conside...
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Waking Up to Christmas Renewal from 2021-12-24T10:20:58
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 stude...
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Changing Landscapes from 2021-12-19T10:13:49
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 closing...
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The Joy of the Journey from 2021-11-27T09:05:54
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:...
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The Journey Continues from 2021-11-07T21:42:34
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 P...
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Considering Clare and the Cross from 2021-10-25T22:54:05
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 t...
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Gaze Upon the Cross from 2021-10-13T21:41:06
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 Y...
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The Peace of St. Francis and Clare from 2021-10-02T23:04:14
As we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us into the first of a series of podcasts about St. Clare and her life, ways and wisdom. Music: "Echo of Your Peace" by Fr. ...
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Bringing People Together from 2021-09-01T17:20:49
We're invited to congregate with each other and enjoy the fullness of God together. We're asked to move beyond gates and barriers to experience the God of peace. Music: "There Is a Light" and "Echo...
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Life Is Good...and Difficult from 2021-08-10T09:59:09
We're invited to take a deep walk into life and risk believing it's a life of great joy and nourishment (amid goodness and difficulties). Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection, including a fav...
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The Call to Leadership from 2021-07-18T00:06:29
We're called into leadership in many ways in our lives, including by Jesus. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection inviting us into leadership, listening peace and quiet. Music, "Here I Am, ...
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Coming to the Table Again from 2021-06-04T09:09:58
As patterns of in-person community start to re-emerge in our country, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection about recent Sunday Gospels and how we're invited in new ways to join together. M...
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Pruning the Vines In Our Lives from 2021-05-04T18:52:25
In our daily lives, we're sometimes preoccupied with perfection. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection inviting us to think differently, more simplistically, about our lives. We're beautifu...
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We Are Easter People from 2021-04-06T15:50:59
Alleluia! God is light and Jesus has risen. As we move into the Easter season, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection. Music, "Now the Green Blade Rises," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with...
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Greening Our Lives This Spring from 2021-03-20T23:59:18
We rise up this season, like creation awakening in spring, to be attentive to God's word and presence in our lives. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection as we move from winter and Lent int...
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Come Follow Me from 2021-01-24T15:21:02
As we move into fresh new starts in this new year, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection about Jesus saying, "Come follow me." Music, "Echo Of Your Peace," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used wi...
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Epiphany Light from 2021-01-07T21:41:15
As we close out the Christmas season, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this reflection about the Epiphany. Music, "Awakening," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission). Produced Jan. 5, 2021. P...
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The Dawning of This Christmas Season from 2020-12-23T11:02:55
The wonder of God's love dawns upon this Christmas! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, shares this Christmas reflection as we follow the star of Bethlehem. Music, "Let Us Go to Bethlehem," by Fr. Cyprian Consi...
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Present to the Season from 2020-12-10T08:40:16
Amid our incomplete lives, we're invited to settle in and hear the call of this Advent time. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, welcomes us into this journey together to feel the hope of the season rather than...
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Light Coming Into the World from 2020-12-04T00:18:54
In a world of strain and strife these days, we're called to the light and hope of Advent. We do not know when the light of Christ will enter our lives, so Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to stay ...
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An Invitation to Contemplation from 2020-11-12T23:11:32
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 renew...
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Returning to the Call of St. Francis from 2020-10-06T08:44:34
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 ...
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Hungry for God from 2020-08-03T15:33:13
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 scar...
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Celebrating Our Unity from 2020-07-10T23:40:11
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. Cy...
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A Peaceful Protest Calling Us To Be One from 2020-06-08T09:54:29
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...
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Hope For a New Time from 2020-05-22T01:17:51
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 Ke...
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Receive the Holy Spirit from 2020-05-07T00:11:15
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 Talbo...
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Recognizing Each Other from 2020-04-22T22:54:20
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 recogn...
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Seeds of Hope During This Trying Time from 2020-03-17T00:54
How do we make it through difficult times? How do we help each other? How can we possibly hear the call of spring amid our world right now? In this time of coronavirus, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offer...
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Using Our Gifts of Light from 2020-02-10T23:18:30
We are the light of the world! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to hear that invitation to make a difference in our world. Music, "There Is A Light," by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio (used with permission...
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Rise Up On Christmas from 2019-12-24T14:20:16
Today among us is born Christ the Lord! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection as we move from Advent to Christmas. Music provided by students of St. Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly, Vi...
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From God's Heart to Our Heart from 2019-11-27T00:00:18
There's a sense of life, light and a living God. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, offers this reflection as we move from the end of one Church year to a new one beginning with Advent. Music, “Table of Plenty...
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The God Who Comes to Us from 2019-11-10T01:19:23
God has a deep intent to be with us here and now. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, encourages us to be ready for that invitation or that discovery in our lives. Music, “Jesus Be Here,” by Fr. Cyprian Consiglio ...
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Be Open to Light and Life from 2019-10-14T01:05:22
Are we open to all of life as it wants to come to us? Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to see all of life, including drama, pain and suffering. Music, “There Is A Light” and "Echo of Your Peace," by ...
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See the Goodness from 2019-09-08T01:42:12
All of what we need is here -- from God! Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, invites us to find the time for restful listening so we can see all the goodness around us. Music, “Open My Eyes,” by John Michael Talbo...
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