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Oratio Divina: Because He Is Good
This oratio divina by Robert Van Valkenburgh is a heartfelt prayer of humility and dependence on Christ’s goodness. It reflects the transformation that occurs when one surrenders self-reliance and finds grace in divine mercy. The poet acknowledges that apart from Christ, life leads to despair and destruction—but in Christ, there is forgiveness, strength, comfort,…
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Oratio Divina: Love Given Freely
In this heartfelt prayer, we are reminded that God’s love is limitless, freely given to all — friend, foe, and self alike. The oratio calls us to reflect on our own willingness to share that same unconditional love, rejecting the urge to judge or withhold mercy. It invites a deeper awareness of how divine…
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Oratio Divina: In Memoriam
In this Oratio Divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh reflects on the sacred connection between grief and love. Our sorrow, he writes, is not a sign of weakness but of the profound love we have shared. Each tear becomes a quiet prayer—a memorial to the joy, laughter, and bonds that transcend even death. This meditation invites…
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Oratio Divina: My Dear Child
This Oratio Divina reflects on the divine presence revealed through the innocence and goodness of a child. In their beauty, sincerity, and generous spirit, we glimpse the image of God—a living reminder that love, faith, and hope are not abstract concepts but embodied in the people we cherish. When doubt arises, looking upon the…
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Oratio Divina: This Love Story
This Love Story is a poetic prayer of wonder and adoration, expressing reverence for God’s mysterious and boundless love. It reflects on the divine story written through creation and within every human heart — a story of eternal communion and beauty that words cannot fully contain. This meditation invites the reader to pause in…
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Oratio Divina: A Reminder
Oratio Divina: A Reminder invites readers to reflect on the mystery of life and death through the image of autumn’s fading beauty. As leaves fall and the world grows bare, the poem acknowledges the sorrow of loss and the memory of loved ones who have passed. Yet amid this season of mourning, a single…
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Oratio: Divina Dream Through Me
In Oratio Divina: Dream Through Me, the soul offers itself as a vessel of divine creativity and love. This prayer expresses a deep desire to let God’s dream unfold through one’s life—each word, action, and creation becoming a reflection of divine purpose. It is a surrender to be used as an instrument of peace…
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Oratio Divina: In The Eyes Of Others
“Oratio Divina: In The Eyes Of Others” invites the reader to discover God reflected in the faces and hearts of those around them. Through smiles and sorrows, joy and pain, the divine image is revealed in humanity itself. This contemplative prayer reminds us that when we truly see others with compassion, we encounter the…
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Oratio Divina: An Opportunity To Breathe
In this contemplative oratio divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh reflects on the divine gift of breath as the very essence of life from God, a miraculous and sustaining force often taken for granted. Acknowledging the temporal nature of our existence, he emphasizes gratitude for each breath as an opportunity to live fully. This reflection invites…
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Oratio: A Cry For Mercy
This profound oratio divina by Robert Van Valkenburgh examines the depths of prideful rebellion and the ensuing desolation when one turns away from the Lord. It highlights the futility of seeking peace and satisfaction through self-driven efforts, only to be met with despair. In a moment of surrender, a heartfelt plea for mercy is…