How Much Love

A lifelong passion for uplifting and inspiring people through every stage of life has driven Miles O’Brien Riley, Ph.D., through a five-decade career as a teacher, spiritual advisor, counselor, and active parish priest.

An enthusiastic learner, Miles earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and Philosophy at Stanford and St. Patrick’s Universities. He went on to earn doctorates in Communication at the University of California, Berkeley, and Ethics at Gregorian University in Rome and the Graduate Theological Union.

In addition to his 55 years of practical teaching, preaching, and advising, Miles has spent 30 years as a globetrotting speaker and trainer, leading seminars and workshops in 48 states and 50 countries. Over the years, he’s published 14 books, written and directed five musicals and 10 films, and produced and hosted 2,000 TV and 5,000 radio programs. He’s been honored for these efforts with three Emmys and 10 Gabriel Awards for outstanding broadcasting.

A firm believer that love is both the reason and the answer as we make our way through this life, Miles harnesses the examples of Mother Theresa, the Dalai Lama, and Jesus Christ as he takes readers on a memorable, truth-filled journey.