Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Robert Frost
May he now be enjoying the Beatific Vision. Grace, peace and courage to his wife and his kids who will now grow up without a father. An evil day for Mr. Kirk and the nation.
Sad, so young and with a family with two infants. This world is a mess. The thing that bothers me is that the parties can’t understand there is no way they can control political violence. History shows once it starts, it doesn’t stop. The Democrats have been trying to flirt and “lightly” support violence for their own purposes. They will find out soon enough that is a losing game. I was in Uganda recently and the papers were already running articles on the violence that is going to happen during their election. I fear for 2028.
“Assassination culture is spreading on the left. Forty-eight percent of liberals say it would be at least somewhat justified to murder Elon Musk. Fifty-five percent said the same about Donald Trump.
In California, activists are naming ballot measures after Luigi Mangione.
The left is being whipped into a violent frenzy. Any setback, whether losing an election or losing a court case, justifies a maximally violent response.
This is the natural outgrowth of left-wing protest culture tolerating violence and mayhem for years on end. The cowardice of local prosecutors and school officials have turned the left into a ticking time bomb.”
— Charlie Kirk on X/Twitter – April 7, 2025
https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1909391943802703899
This is sickening. During our school day rotation, I don’t get a chance to catch anything, and I saw all this beginning around 330 PM ET, and I am feeling an anger I haven’t felt since 9/11. God have mercy on us – I agree with Matthew…once it starts, it’s going to be ugly. Rest in Peace Charlie Kirk. May the Lord be with your family in these troublesome times.
Among those making excuses for the assassin is Matthew Dowd of ABC News. His father (with whom he was at odds) used to post here from time to time.
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Keeping Mr. Kirk and his family in mind.
I am predicting that the next church gunman, political assassin, light rail assaulter will not get to walk away, or escape via a death of their choosing.
They will be torn asunder by the crowd.
This, the Charlotte killing, and the Minnesota church shooting. Remember the “doomsday clock”? I feel like the American Clock just moved five minutes closer to midnight.
I’m in shock. Rather than debate him they kill him. God Rest his Eternal Soul ✝️🕊️ And look after his wife and children. Very sad, I will miss watching his debates.
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My heart is broken.
The fool, the damned fool believes that he has silenced Charlie Kirk when in fact, he has set Charlie Kirk’s immortal soul from Charlie Kirk to fly with the angels and commune with the church triumphant. Charlie Kirk will continue his mission for the betterment of America to make America great again with miraculous alacrity and total efficiency.
Charlie Kirk will repair America for his family, his children and his country.
Our prayers are with Charlie Kirk and the angels and the saints.
O Mary, conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
my gut is in turmoil. man up Christian soldiers.
Grief, and a commitment to see justice done is a most appropriate response for people of faith. But not hatred. Let the hatred stop with those responsible for this most violent, evil act.The light of truth always wins out. It’s only a matter of time.
May Charlie Kirk Rest in Peace. And may our Lord give his family great solace in this time of sorrow.
The Political Left is fueled by the worst of emotions…hate, rage and an inability to defend its beliefs in a coherent and intellectual manner.
They are the adult versions of the way I have described my oldest son…a three year old who is told no candy bar in a supermarket checkout line and has a rage fit.
The Overton Window has been moved. Trump did it without really trying.
If there is a civil war between Left and Right the Left is going to get its *** handed to it, and I think it is coming. Remember…we are mad as hell and we aren’t going to take it anymore.
Tough Gospel today … I don’t much feel like loving my enemies, praying for my persecutors or turning the other cheek.
… Come Holy Spirit …
The killer cannot kill Charlie Kirk twice.
(Kirk means Church)
Charlie Kirk will muster the souls of every pope, president and the peoples. Charlie Kirk will marshal the nine choirs of angels. The Holy War has begun and will not end until all evil is vanquished. The legion of devils will be bound and sent back to hell.
There is no place the killers can hide.
The killers cannot kill Charlie Kirk twice.
I agree with you CAG.
It’s so difficult in light of Kirk’s early exit of this valley of tears.
God has a remarkable way of bringing about Triumph in the face of loss. We must trust that God’s plan for Turning Point USA is one that will be magnificent. One that Charlie himself would agree that the taking of his life for the advancement of Christs cause is one he would gladly do, even though it would bring about the breaking of his families hearts.
He was and IS a promoter of God’s way.
All IN, would be his call if God asked him to give everything for this “cause” of God. Yes, even his life.
Much conjecture, I know, but I listened to him for two years via Youtube and my opinions are based upon his zeal for Truth, the person. Jesus Christ.
Gospel Luke 6:27-38
Jesus said to his disciples:
“To you who hear I say, love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you,
pray for those who mistreat you.
To the person who strikes you on one cheek,
offer the other one as well,
and from the person who takes your cloak,
do not withhold even your tunic.
Give to everyone who asks of you,
and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
For if you love those who love you,
what credit is that to you?
Even sinners love those who love them.
And if you do good to those who do good to you,
what credit is that to you?
Even sinners do the same.
If you lend money to those from whom you expect repayment,
what credit is that to you?
Even sinners lend to sinners,
and get back the same amount.
But rather, love your enemies and do good to them,
and lend expecting nothing back;
then your reward will be great
and you will be children of the Most High,
for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.
Be merciful, just as also your Father is merciful.
“Stop judging and you will not be judged.
Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.
Forgive and you will be forgiven.
Give and gifts will be given to you;
a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing,
will be poured into your lap.
For the measure with which you measure
will in return be measured out to you.”
Today’s Gospel.
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smdh
CAG:
“Tough Gospel today … I don’t much feel like loving my enemies, praying for my persecutors or turning the other cheek.”
Please understand that praying for our enemies is good for our soul. Please know that prayer for our enemies is like holy water on the devil. Holy water tears the skin off of Satan and all evildoers. Praying for our enemies is heaping coal on their heads.
God’s Justice will not be mocked
Can you imagine atheists telling God that they do not believe in God
“You will believe in hell when you get there.” Mother Angelica.
Trust in Jesus.
I know Mary, thank you 🙂
That’s why I called on The Holy Spirit. We always need God’s help, but some days we need it more. <3