evote yourself often to prayer. (The Rule of  St. Benedict: 4,56)   e believe that the divine presence is everywhere and that in every place the eyes of the Lord are watching the good and the wicked. But beyond the least doubt we should believe this to be especially true when we celebrate the divine office. (The Rule of  St. Benedict: 19,1-2)   et us consider, then, how we ought to behave in the presence of God and his angels, «and let us stand to sing the psalms in such a way that our minds are in harmony with our voices. (The Rule of  St. Benedict: 19,6-7)   et us open our eyes to the light that comes from God, and our ears to the voice from heaven that every day calls out this charge: If you hear his voice today, do not harden your hearts. (The Rule of  St. Benedict:  Prologue 8-10)   e must know that God regards our purity of heart and tears of compunction, not our many words. (The Rule of  St. Benedict:  20,3)   Next Page Full English Text of the Rule