Interview with Wisconsin spouses who will take part in synod
October 01, 2014
Catholic World Report has published an interview with Jeff and Alice Heinzen, who will take part as auditors in the upcoming Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
“We know that the Catholic Church teaches the truth,” said Alice Heinzen. “Our role is not to develop new doctrine, but to effectively present what is already there in such a way that people will understand it and act on it.”
“Many parents seem to be reluctant to be the primary educators of their children,” she added. “They’ve lost confidence in their ability to raise children well. They see their role as that of chauffeur, driving their children around to be educated by various ‘experts.’ Such people can be collaborators in children’s education, but in a secondary role. Parents need to regain confidence in their abilities to parent their children.”
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Posted by: Leopardi -
Oct. 02, 2014 10:27 AM ET USA
Let's not underestimate the tremedous forces in our society that work against even the most diligent parent to inappropriately seduce our children, usually to profit of some secular entity. Add to that the almost always negative influence of peer pressure and the magnitude of the problem begins to show itself. It's obviously not hopeless but step one is to understand where and against whom the battle will fought. Step two: it won't be easy and many eggs will be broken for this omelet
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Posted by: shrink -
Oct. 01, 2014 3:34 PM ET USA
Very well spoken.
