“Be strong lest prosperity lift you up too much or adversity cast you down. Be humble in this life, that God may raise you up in the next. Be chaste so that you may never voluntarily bring disgrace upon anyone.”

For Reflection:

Which piece of advice given by St. Stephen best applies to me? In what one way can I begin to practice the virtue I need?

Sexuality and Authority in the Catholic Church Monica Miller  PB 286 pgs Click Here For More Information:

INTRODUCTION

Feminine authority, of course, cannot be examined in isolation. Therefore it is necessary to spend time looking at the meaning of male authority.  Christ is head of the Church, but this does not mean that He is head as a dominant Lord. Christ is head because He is the arche`, the origin of the Church's life and existence.