One of the greatest soul-strengtheners (and soul-crushers) of our Catholic faith is the constant mental gymnastics it takes to exist with the gift of free will. It is a difficult task to be “in” the world, but not “of” it, so much so that in order to remain a faithful Catholic while still participating in the goings-on of the public square, we are forced to experience a multitude of daily obstructions that work against their spiritual advancement. Our souls are worked out in much…