We believe that the divine presence is everywhere and that "the eyes of the Lord are looking on the good and the evil in every place" (Prov. 15:3). But we should believe this especially without any doubt when we are assisting at the Work of God. To that end let us be mindful always of the Prophet's words, "Serve the Lord in fear" (Ps. 2:11) and again "Sing praises wisely" (Ps. 46:8) and "In the sight of the Angels I will sing praise to You" (Ps. 137:1). Let us therefore consider how we ought to conduct ourselves in sight of the Godhead and of His Angels, and let us take part in the psalmody in such a way that our mind may be in harmony with our voice.

"We believe that the divine presence is everywhere..."

God is immanent. God is emanant. God is everywhere.

Even in the torture chamber? Even where there is murder? Even where there is painful and persistent degradation? Especially there.

The crucifixion is full of meaning. That God is with us in suffering is clearly one of its meanings.

In this presence is the possibility of the sacramental and transcendental in all things.