Prologue to The Rule (paragraph 5)

And so to prepare ourselves for the journey before us let us renew our faith and set ourselves high standards by which to lead our lives. The gospel should be our guide in following the way of Christ to prepare ourselves for his presence in the kingdom to which he has called us.

(From para. 5 of the Prologue to Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry OSB, 1997.)

The highest standard for my life is to be fully conscious of the presence of Christ, who dwells within my heart. Poverty of spirit is the way; purity of heart is the goal. Saying the mantra in loving fidelity guides me to the kingdom within, in the spirit of the gospel.