“WHILE CATHOLICS, AND THOSE WHO are religious, enjoy an edge over secularists in attaining health and happiness, they are no less prone to adversity. What happens when they are ill? How do they handle unhappiness? When events turn south, how do they bounce back? Pain and suffering are bound to come their way, so what then? Is there anything their religion offers that gives them hope? Yes. Even in times of trial, there is a Catholic advantage over secularists. The scientific literature is clear: those who are religiously engaged are better able to cope, to adapt, to evince hope, and to maintain an optimistic outlook.”