Goodbye, Monsignor!

This morning at Mass we learned that our beloved Monsignor Schwartz passed away on Wednesday afternoon.  I’m so beside myself with grief. 

Monsignor served our tiny parish for almost a decade.  He was generous and kind with his time and wisdom.  He taught all four of my kids how to serve Mass.  He heard and forgave all of our sins.

But most of all, he was the one who told me I had to leave David.  That even though I was holding up my end of the marriage promises, he was not.  That hurting us was not part of the bargain.

He was my hero and now he has gone to his heavenly reward.  Please pray with me for the repose of his soul.