In view of that Divine Order which was to mark the completion of the ages, when he should make everything, both in Heaven and on earth, center in him.

That we should enhance his glory--we who have been the first to rest our hopes on the Christ.

It is not due to obedience to Law, lest any one should boast.

For we are God's handiwork, created, by our union with Christ Jesus, for the good actions in doing which God had pre-arranged that we should spend our lives.

So that now to the Archangels and to all the Powers on high should be made known, through the Church, the all-embracing wisdom of God,

And live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as 'an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.'

Wives should submit to their husbands as submitting to the Lord.

But as the Church submits to the Christ, so also should wives submit to their husbands in everything.

At every onslaught take up faith for your shield; for with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming darts of the Evil One.