Last night one of the most remarkable clergymen in our Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America fell asleep in the Lord. Fr. Paul Bassett was the Rector Emeritus at the St. George parish in Cincinnati, OH. Fr. Paul was named after St. Paul the Simple and indeed was a worthy namesake of his patron. He was a simple, pious, loving man – a true pastor of the Lord's sheep. His concern was with the salvation of others – period. And for those of us who came after him he was an example of what a true Pastor should be. He did not have a beautiful voice, he did not give erudite sermons, he did not have high educational attainments – but he lived an exemplary life in Christ and shepherded many into the Heavenly Kingdom through his sincere pastorship. And in the end this is certainly what the Lord will ask of all those who take the yoke of the priesthood upon themselves. We ask your prayers for this sincere pastor and his family. May the Lord grant him a place in his Heavenly Kingdom!