Divine Invitation

  • An Open Invitation To God’s Banquet (Lectio Divina)

    An Open Invitation To God’s Banquet (Lectio Divina)

    Drawing on Richard Rohr’s image of Christianity as a wedding banquet rather than a judicial court, this Lectio Divina reflects on God’s original intention of inclusion — and on how it is we, not God, who exile ourselves from the table that has always been set for us.

  • Oratio: I Remain

    Oratio: I Remain

    In this contemplative oratio divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh portrays the eternal and unchanging presence of God amidst the transient cycles of nature and life. This piece invites us to recognize God’s enduring existence and to join Him in His everlasting love. It reassures believers of His steadfastness through all seasons, calling them to find…

  • Oratio: An Invitation

    Oratio: An Invitation

    In this insightful oratio divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh explores the concept of love and divine invitation, emphasizing that choosing God, love, and heaven is a personal decision. The piece highlights the freedom we possess in every moment to embrace or reject God’s call, underscoring that love is not forced but freely chosen. This reflection…