The Challenges to the Church's Teachings

Should we be careful to avoid trying to draw the conclusion that we're in the end times right now? I don't think we should rule it out either. We'll only know if this is the final apostasy and the final removal of restraint, so evil, if the Lord comes again. Do you think this strengthens the church, weakens the church or both? It's supposed to strengthen those who love the truth. And when push comes, the shove would rather not be a Catholic than being a Catholic.