Charlie Kirk's Death: Bishop Shares Last Conversation With Late Activist, His Post Draws Attention
- A bishop who knew the late Charlie Kirk before his death has shared an emotional post about their last encounter
- In the trending post, the bishop recounted how the deceased promised to be a guest at his program in ten days
- The grieving bishop also reiterated how much the deceased loved God and disclosed the last words he said to him
Bishop Robert Barron has paid tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, a prominent activist who was fatally shot at a university event in Utah.
Bishop Barron shared a heartfelt post on X, recounting his personal connection with Kirk and emphasising his passion for Christianity.
Source: Twitter
Bishop shares last encounter with Charlie Kirk
Identified as @BishopBarron on X, the bishop disclosed that he first met Kirk four years ago when Kirk reached out to him for breakfast during a speaking engagement in Phoenix.
He described Kirk as "a man of great intelligence, considerable charm, and real goodness of heart".
Their paths crossed again last year when Bishop Barron witnessed Kirk debating 25 young people with opposing views.
Impressed by Kirk's calm demeanour and attitude, Bishop Barron invited him to appear on his interview program, "Bishop Barron Presents".
Kirk had eagerly accepted the invitation and was scheduled to record the show in Rochester, Minnesota, just ten days after their last contact.
Source: Twitter
In their final conversation, Kirk texted Bishop Barron, expressing appreciation for his comments on a news show and saying:
"I’m excited to join you on your show soon. God bless you."
Bishop Barron noted that these words confirmed Kirk's true priorities, describing him as "a passionate Christian" who was deeply interested in Christ.
In his words:
"I first met Charlie Kirk about four years ago when I was in Phoenix for a speaking engagement. He reached out and invited me to breakfast. I was deeply impressed by him that day. He was a man of great intelligence, considerable charm, and real goodness of heart. I reconnected with him just last year, after I saw him debate twenty-five young people who were, to put it mildly, hostile to his views.
"I texted him that I was so struck by how he kept his cool and his charitable attitude in the face of some pretty obnoxious opposition. I then asked him to appear as a guest on my interview program, “Bishop Barron Presents,” and he eagerly accepted my invitation. He was scheduled to come to Rochester, Minnesota in about ten days. The last contact we had was two nights ago. After I appeared on one of the evening news shows to talk about the Religious Liberty Commission, he texted me and told me how much he appreciated what I said and then added, “I’m excited to join you on your show soon. God bless you.”
"That last sentence shows what was most important to Charlie. He was indeed a great debater and also one of the best advocates in our country for civil discourse, but he was, first and last, a passionate Christian. In fact, when we had that breakfast in Phoenix, we didn’t talk much about politics. We talked about theology, in which he had a deep interest, and about Christ. I know I’m joining millions of people around the world in praying that he rests now in the peace of the Lord."
Hillary Hammett said:
"This horrifying event is truly heartbreaking, such a loss. The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Word."
Cathy Chess said:
"Went to Holy Hour at the Natl Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham last night. Seeing the college kids there was what Charlie was all about."
Arsub commented:
"Thank you Bishop. So saddening and such an inspirational young man and father. He was killed for giving witness to what is true."
Wolf2 moon added:
"Thank you for your kind words about Charlie. May we all encouraged to speak the truth in love and respect to others the way he did. Praying for his family."
See the post below:
Lady shares encounter with Charlie Kirk
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a young lady who met Charlie Kirk in 2019 spoke up about the impact that the meeting had on her and some other 'conservatives'.
In a trending post, she mourned the painful demise of the American political activist who was shot dead during a rally.
Source: Legit.ng
