Robert Van Valkenburgh

  • Oratio: The Empty Spaces

    Oratio: The Empty Spaces

    Beyond and throughthe leaves and the branchesthe pale blue skyfills in the empty spacesreminding me that youare everywherein and aseverythingthere is no Inor leafnor branchnor skythere is only youperceiving yourselfthrough my eyes -Robert Van Valkenburgh

  • Lectio: The Rose

    Lectio: The Rose

    “The splendour of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.” -St Therese of Lisieux

  • Lectio: Loving Infusion

    Lectio: Loving Infusion

    “Contemplation is naught else than a secret, peaceful and loving infusion from God, which, if it be permitted, enkindles the soul with the spirit of love.” -Saint John of the Cross

  • Oratio: Through Your Hands

    Oratio: Through Your Hands

    The voice of the Lord will come and go like the angel to Mary leaving you to walk in faith in the quiet times  do not despair you are not forsaken the Lord abides within you and works through you  as He abides within  and works through all things turn your attention  to His…

  • Lectio: Return To Me

    Lectio: Return To Me

    “Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God.” -Joel 2:12-13