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Oratio: Toward Love
In this heartfelt oratio divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh invites us to turn towards the ever-constant and unconditional love of God. This reflection highlights God’s love as one that never wavers, judges, or accuses, offering solace and guidance in times of darkness and loneliness. Encouraging believers to embrace this eternal and comforting love, it reminds…
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Oratio: Lacking Nothing
In this poignant oratio divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh captures the restless pursuit of fulfillment in worldly endeavors and contrasts it with the peace available in God’s eternal presence. He encourages us to cease our endless striving, to be still, and to submit to the divine, discovering the completeness and contentment already present in our…
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Lectio: Wherever Or Withwhomsorver We May Be
In this insightful Lectio Divina, Meister Eckhart challenges conventional notions of spirituality by emphasizing the importance of inner solitude amidst daily life. He encourages us to find God not by escaping the world, but by penetrating the depths of our everyday experiences, discovering the divine presence within them. This reflection inspires readers to cultivate…
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Lectio: God Is With Us
This illuminating Lectio Divina from The Book of Privy Counseling emphasizes the transformative power of contemplation, where God’s presence and action in us lead to spiritual perfection and union with Him. The passage highlights the importance of consenting to and allowing God’s work within us, fostering a deep, perfect love. This reflection encourages readers…
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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…
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Oratio: With All In All
In this poignant oratio divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh expresses the innate human desire for unity and peace reminiscent of Eden before the Fall. Amidst the conflicts and discord of a fractured world, this reflection is a heartfelt prayer for divine assistance, seeking God’s guidance to return to a state of harmony and spiritual union.…
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Lectio: Convert The Soul
Bernard of Clairvaux discusses the unique power of charity to redirect the soul from self-love and worldly attachments to a pure love of God. He asserts that neither fear nor self-interest can truly convert the soul; they may alter outward behavior, but only charity can transform the object of one’s deepest desires. This reflection…
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Oratio: Fragments Of Divinity
In this moving oratio divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh captures the introspective journey of confronting one’s imperfections during moments of stillness. As the night’s chill brings a sense of reflection on unspoken words and unfulfilled actions, it also highlights human brokenness and the quest for inner peace. Through prayer, the soul finds hope and a…
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Lectio: For Your Purification
In this enlightening Lectio Divina, Fr. Dan Reehil reflects on the crosses we bear and their divine purpose. He emphasizes that the crosses given by God serve not only as a means for our own purification but also potentially contribute to the salvation of many souls. This reflection invites us to embrace our struggles…
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Oratio: God’s Redemptive Purpose
In this poignant oratio divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh reflects on the reality of suffering, brokenness, and strife in the world, acknowledging that these are not aligned with God’s desire for His children. Yet, it offers a message of hope and redemption, as God uses even our struggles to draw us back into communion with…