Andrea Oliva Florendo’s “Romance of the Enclosed Garden” Inspires Reflection on Divine Love

Andrea Oliva Florendo’s latest book, “Romance of the Enclosed Garden: Song of Songs,” offers a contemplative exploration of divine love through the lens of Solomon’s Song of Songs. The book invites readers into the enclosed garden, a sacred metaphor for intimacy with God, spiritual renewal, and prayerful reflection.

In this book, Andrea Oliva Florendo invites readers into a poetic and spiritual exploration of love that transcends the ordinary. Framed as a courtship, betrothal, and wedding, the story at first appears to tell the tale of a lover’s pursuit but ultimately reveals a profound depiction of the Incarnation, with Christ as the Bridegroom and Mary as the Bride.

Drawing on the Song of Songs and reflections from the early Church Fathers and saints, Florendo shows how human love, especially in marriage, reflects the passionate and unwavering love God holds for His people. The book encourages readers to enter a space of silence and stillness, encounter the Divine Lover, and experience a love that pursues, transforms, and inspires the soul.

The book also made its debut on October 17 at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, one of the world’s most prestigious book fairs, presented by The Reading Glass Books.

Reader John J. Fitzgerald, J.D., Ph.D., Christian Ethics and Moral Theology, praises the book as “a passionate meditation, rich in symbolism, exploring the romantic and religious significance of flora. Music lovers will especially enjoy the concluding chapter.”

Florendo, a graduate in English and Journalism and a Master’s in Theology and Religious Studies, combines her experience as an artist, harpist, and educator to bring Scripture to life. Through reflections, meditations, and visual imagery, she illustrates how poetry, music, and spiritual silence open the heart to God’s transforming love.

“Romance of the Enclosed Garden” is now available on Amazon and other major retailers, inviting readers to deepen their spiritual connection through prayer, silence, and love.

For more information, visit www.andreaolivaflorendogardens.com.

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