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Oratio Divina: Never Knew Silence
A reflective spiritual poem by Robert Van Valkenburgh explores the journey from restlessness and self-centered striving into divine stillness, grace, and solitude. Through surrender and transformation, the soul discovers that true silence and comfort are found in God’s presence, where darkness becomes rest and solitude becomes communion.
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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: Nothing To Offer
This poem by Robert Van Valkenburgh reflects on complete surrender before God—standing with nothing to offer but oneself, seeking only His grace and mercy. It is a prayer of humility, trust, and abandonment to God’s will, offering one’s life fully into His hands.