By Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, Bishop Emeritus, Pillars of Faith - The world has been shaken in recent days by the sudden and tragic death of Charlie Kirk. Although he was not Catholic, his boldness and courage, his willingness to stand publicly against a culture of lies, and his evident desire to move toward the truth struck a chord across the nation and the world. His wife is a daughter of the Catholic Church, and his death has brought sorrow to countless souls, Catholic and non-Catholic alike... We pray for the repose of his soul, for consolation for his wife and family, and for healing for the many who feel this loss deeply. Yet we must also recognize: this moment is more than a passing news story. It is a spiritual thunderclap.