Author Archives: Jim Fair

When I was a little boy, I cringed each time the story of John the Baptist popped up.  The guy gave me a willies. First, he wears animal skins and lives in the desert. I’m thinking he didn’t shave often, … Continue reading →

August 15 is an important day in the Fair home.  Yes, like every other practicing Catholic family, we know this is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It also is the birthday of my daughter, Adrienne. Baby Adrienne is … Continue reading →

I’m a simple man.  And to me, the Christian faith is simple. But as a rule, we humans are a complex group and we tend to make things complicated.  So there are libraries full of books on Christianity and brilliant … Continue reading →

I was blessed last week to be in Rome for meetings with other communications directors from territories of the Legion of Christ. There I was with folks from Italy, Germany, Austria, Mexico, Spain and Chile.  And they all were patient … Continue reading →

Dear Mom, Since you died five years ago, quite a bit has changed in the United States.  I try to be hopeful, but I think you would be disappointed by most of the “progress.” Today, I’m trying to do something … Continue reading →

I’m on vacation this week.  That means I’ve gone fishing. No, we aren’t off at some exotic place.  I’m just staying at home and checking out the various lakes and rivers I like in the Chicago area. That means I … Continue reading →

With all the great stories to be told in this remarkable world, it is amazing how often Hollywood spends millions to tell stories that really need no telling.  We have a couple examples in theaters near you…today! The second is … Continue reading →

I have always believed that a business that is run according to high ethical and moral standards can not only succeed, but can outperform a business that plays lose with right and wrong. Some people surely see my view as … Continue reading →

O God our Creator, Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner … Continue reading →