British author J.K. Rowling of Harry Potter books fame took to social media last Friday to talk about faith, personally discussing how she wrestles with God. 

In a long post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the writer, who has been outspoken about the dangers of gender ideology on social media, even essentially being doxxed for her viewpoints, wrote: 

"I've struggled with religious faith since my mid-teens. I appear to have a God-shaped vacuum inside me, but I never seem quite able to make up my mind what to do about it." 

She says that she "could probably list at least twenty more things I've changed my mind about" and then broaches the idea that perhaps she is indeed searching: 

"I don't currently have a single belief that couldn't be altered by clear, concrete evidence; and in all but one case, I know what that evidence would have to be." 

Dubbing it the "God conundrum," Rowling said she doesn't know "what I'd have to see to make me come down firmly on either side." 

"I suppose that's the meaning of faith, believing without seeing proof," the author admitted. "That's why I'll probably go to my grave with that particular personal matter unresolved." 

Rowling was raised Anglican, according to Premier Christianity, and is a member of the Church of Scotland. But her latest post highlights a desire to assess more data as to how best o fill that "God-shaped vacuum" in her heart. Perhaps we as Catholics can help her? 

This wouldn't be the first time Rowling has changed her heart and mind on an issue. In her same post mentioning God, she lists out many issues that she has changed course about, including transgenderism, marijuana, and medically assisted suicide. She wrote: 

I used to believe nurture was everything and that nature wasn't important. My belief changed because of my own life experience and from reading studies about genetic inheritance.   

In my early twenties I believed the difference between the sexes was entirely due to socialisation. I no longer believe that (for the same reasons as above).  I used to believe in unilateral nuclear disarmament. I no longer do. 

I used to believe cannabis was essentially harmless. I no longer do because I've witnessed it wreaking havoc on someone I care about's mental health.  

I used to believe in assisted dying. I no longer do, largely because I'm married to a doctor who opened my eyes to the possibilities of coercion of sick or vulnerable people.

She says she could list out even more things that have shifted for her, but belief in God is one that she is honestly and openly inquiring about, seeking concrete evidence. 

As Catholics, we might introduce her to our two new saints, including St. Carlo Acutis, who did so much with Eucharistic miracles. Would that sway the Harry Potter author's mind? What about St. Thomas Aquinas' Prima Pars on how to prove that God exists? Or Father Mike Schmitz's clear and concise take on Scripture in The Bible in a Year podcast? 

Ms. Rowling, we also invite you to check out EWTN and maybe learn more about Mother Angelica, who spoke so candidly and openly about faith. We are here to help answer any questions. And we pray for you in this moment, that in this era of digital evangelization, our fellow Catholics will help you in your quest to fill your heart with God.