It's 'Shaken Me': Charlie Kirk's Death Inspires Fallen-Away Catholics to Return to Mass

This proves that God can bring good from anything! 

Last week, the world witnessed a terrible tragedy in America: the public assassination of Christian-conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

Kirk was an Evangelical Christian and spoke often about his faith. His wife, Erika, is also a baptized Catholic.

Millions are mourning in response to the devastating loss of Charlie Kirk’s life.

But God has brought goodness from tragedy: fallen-away Catholics and Protestant Christians have expressed their desire to return to faith following Kirk’s death.

On Sun., Sept. 14, 2025, Turning Point USA published one of Charlie Kirk’s former X posts, which says,

“Today is a great day for church. Rejoice!”

Thousands of comments are flooding social media expressing their desire to return to church. Many explain that Kirk’s death has resulted in their return to Catholic Mass and other Christian worship services.

Here are just a few faith testimonies below:

“My son asked if I wanted to go to church with him on Sunday. He’s not a churchgoer. We’re going to Saturday Mass. The Charlie Kirk effect. ✝️#ForCharlie.” - Texas Darlin’, X

“I grew up Catholic. Went to Catholic school 1-8th grade. I haven’t been to church other than funerals and weddings since I graduated high school. I’m going to Mass tomorrow for the first time in many years. What happened to Charlie Kirk has shaken me in ways I don’t fully understand.” - Fantom Volante, X  

“I went to Mass today for my first time in SF, in loving memory of and in honor of Charlie Kirk. Wishing for peace, bravery, Charlie’s family, and open dialogue.” - Mark Moriarty

"I have never gone to church. Not ONCE. I just reached out to a friend about attending Mass on a weekly basis. He and his pastor are working on finding a good church for me in Brevard County, Florida. Thank you for everything, Charlie Kirk." - Anonymous X user

Here are some additional testimonies on Facebook:

“I went to church today after struggling with the decision to come back fully to Christ. And the word broke something in me that is inexplicable. Thank you, Charlie, for inspiring me and many others to return to Christ. I am looking forward to the race he has set before me, and I aim to run this one path to truth.”  - Priscilla Faith DaCosta (Facebook)

“I went to church today for the first time in several years. Charlie Kirk’s death stirred up something deep inside of me. Charlie was an incredible and absolutely inspirational person. He’s the kind of person I want to strive to be like. His faith was unwavering until the end. You will forever be missed, Charlie Kirk.” - Brenda Casselberry (Facebook)

“I have been struggling with my faith for the last couple of years, and on and off again at church, but after Charlie's death... I don't know how to explain it... I feel shifted. I have started praying again and reading my Bible, and I went to church for the first time in months. I hope you rest in peace, Charlie, and we will continue to pray for your beautiful family.” - Lauren Cotten-Tennison (Facebook)

“I attended church this morning for the first time in I'm not sure how long. In honor of you! I've always loved the Lord, and I've always tried to be righteous. Today, I want to know my father on a more personal level. I want our relationship to be effortless and endless someday.” - Debra Tevlin

“...with what happened this past week, something changed within me completely.  I was heartbroken for a man I never met. A man whom I didn't always agree with, but who was always a man of God, and I felt a sadness I could not explain.  I felt a fire well up inside of me like I've never had before…After 20 years of not going to a church (unless it was for my kid's school program), I went.” - Seria Ronhai, X

“Attended church for the first time in over 25 years. I have always been God fearing, but unfortunately have pushed God away. The loss of our Angel Charlie has rocked me to my core, and I have decided I need God in my life more than ever now. These past few days, I have decided to start a new journey and be a part of his legacy and this huge revolution. My sister is also going with me. She has been agnostic for 20 years! Charlie, you are missed so very much, but your voice will continue stronger and louder. Glory to God!” - Brian Larkey, Facebook

Pray for the repose of the soul of Charlie Kirk!