Author Archives: Jim Fair

When an American Catholic must make a decision about morality he looks nearby (very nearby) for guidance. He looks to himself. A sad-but-perhaps-not-surprising survey by Pew Research Center suggests that nobody knows right from wrong better than the individual – … Continue reading →

As the Beatles said, “we can work it out.” – Fr Sylvester Heereman LC I don’t want to shock readers, but in the course of the Regnum Christi Renewal Convention of several days, sometimes people didn’t immediate agree on everything. … Continue reading →

The North American Territory is really big – geographically, at least. It is so big that some of its parts are not even in what a geography professor would call North America.  As a result, the Regnum Christi Renewal Convention … Continue reading →

We are in the American political season.  Wasn’t Super Tuesday a thrill?  Well…maybe not. Politics seems to be bringing out the worst in already contentious personalities as candidates for President take turns calling each other names and claiming the moral … Continue reading →

The convention is happening at the conference center at The University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois.  They use really wide business cards. The convention materials say the event is in Chicago, and, indeed, we are in … Continue reading →

The communications director for our organization has many inspiring and fun opportunities.  And, yes, sometimes there are yucky things to deal with, but the hope and joy of the mission ALWAYS outshines the not-so-fun stuff. Well…this week is the Regnum … Continue reading →

Joseph was an extraordinary ordinary Joe. I’ve been thinking about him a lot the past couple weeks as 2015 was winding down and I have drifted into new stages in life. Like Joseph, I’m a husband and father, although serving a … Continue reading →

I’m struck by the many blessings in my life:  faith, family, friends and a mission.  These are among the beautiful gifts enhanced by Regnum Christi.

Friday afternoons are my quiet time. My wife works and I am alone in the home/office to finish up projects from the week and take a look at what the following week looks like. Yesterday was no exception.  I had … Continue reading →

Army Sgt. Dennis Weichel, 29, died in Afghanistan in March.  He lifted a little girl out of the way of a huge military truck and was, himself, crushed. Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis died in Iraq in 2006, when he jumped … Continue reading →