Unfortunately, we don't always get to decide with which things we struggle. I struggle with many aspects of my faith, as I suspect most conscientious people do. But I also believe in the virtue of obedience and intellectual assent in those things that are most important.

As the story of Jacob and the angel illustrates, sometimes adult faith is a wrestling match with God. In my case, I'm happy to say, more often than not God wins. But my observation is that those who never wrestle tend to settle for flabby sentimentality as a substitute for well-exercised, robust faith.

Thank you for pointing out that the Medjugorge events haven't been approved. That is an important distinction.