Author Archives: Jim Fair

About Jim Fair

Jim Fair is a writer and consultant. He lives in the Chicago area and has a wonderful wife, son and daughter. He enjoys fishing and occasionally catches something. He tries to play the piano and sings a little. In addition to writing for Regnum Christi Live, he blogs at Laughing Catholic. And you can follow him on Twitter: Jim Fair (@fishfair).

Welcome the women of hope

Yesterday, I spent the day with the women of hope. I was blessed to join the commencement ceremonies at Mater Ecclesiae College, in Greenville, RI.  Yes, that is where the consecrated women of Regnum Christi go to college. The day … Continue reading

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The Fortnight for Freedom

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. – Declaration of Independence Congress … Continue reading

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Fortnight for Freedom!

“The challenge facing you, dear friends, is to increase people’s awareness of the importance for society of religious freedom; to defend that freedom against those who would take religion out of the public domain and establish secularism as America’s official … Continue reading

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For Greater Glory

Sometimes in those late-night discussions of religion, friends have reminded me that a certain path to heaven is martyrdom.  I’ve always joked that I was hoping for a somewhat less painful path. I’d like to think that I would have … Continue reading

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Glad I was at home

The text message was simple:  “Are you at your house?” My answer:  “Yes…why?” “Never mind…just don’t leave.” Such an exchange might be exciting, frightening or joyful – depending on the person involved in the exchange.  In this case, the person … Continue reading

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Malinalco Mission 2012

I received this video from Fr Peter Devereux, LC.   It is a great report on the Malinalco Mission currently underway in Mexico.  You’ll see and hear from participants from all branches of the Movement — Legionary, consecrated and non-consecrated … Continue reading

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A Homily for Good Friday

Legionary Fr Walter Schu shared his homily for Good Friday with me…I believe it is worth sharing with all of you.  God Bless you during these holy days. Dolor Mea—Pondus Meum (My Suffering is My Weight) Good Friday Homily ICAS … Continue reading

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Reporting from the Holy Land…

Following is more from the daily log from Greg Reichert, assistant principal of Everest Collegiate High School, as the seniors from his high school complete the final leg of their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 I snapped … Continue reading

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Of Rocks and Water

Yesterday, Everest Collegiate High School’s assistant principal and pilgrimage chaperone, Greg Reichert, told us the Everest seniors were having “so many profound and wonderful experiences” on their Holy Week trip to the Holy Land. Following are some student quotes about … Continue reading

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More from the Holy Land…

Below is the second installment of Everest Collegiate High School blogs from the Holy Land.  The high school’s assistant principal, Greg Reichert, who is one of the chaperones accompanying the 15 seniors on their tour of Jerusalem and surrounding areas, … Continue reading

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