At the close of Liturgy on September 14th, 2025, Fr. Michael Matsko offered a heartfelt reflection following the Feast of the Elevation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross. He first gave thanks to Fr. Stephen for being a true spiritual father this past week, comforting us in our grief and anxiety after the tragic death of Charlie Kirk.

Fr. Michael shared that while some may disagree with Charlie’s words or approach, the truth is that Charlie sought to live out the Christian faith to the best of his ability. He bore Christ in his life, and his death was not meaningless — it was a witness to the truth of Christ, just as the Cross itself shows us that the world responds to truth with violence.

He also warned us not to be led astray by voices, even from within the Church, that distort o ...