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).

It is only a place

Eleven years ago this month I decided (with a strong nudge from the Holy Spirit) to leave corporate life and go to work for the Legion of Christ. The idea had been in my mind (and the minds of a … Continue reading

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Here the Word Became Flesh…

Fifteen students representing the first graduating senior class from Everest Collegiate Boys’ High School and Girls’ High School in Clarkston, Michigan, are spending Holy Week on holy ground.  The students will be sharing their experiences with us via Regnum Christi … Continue reading

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RC Meditations on Laudate

An iPhone app I really like is Laudate, which has a wealth of Catholic resources.  And…it just got better with the addition of the Regnum Christi Daily Meditations.  You fellow iPhone addicts can listen on the go.  (And, well, so … Continue reading

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Women and the Priesthood

We all know that in the Catholic Church all the priests are men. We also know that there are folks who don’t like this fact of life and don’t know why it is so. Renee Pomarico, a consecrated member of … Continue reading

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The Conversation

With trepidation, I walked from the airport into the cold northern wind to my waiting ride.  The man who offered his hand in greeting had a warm smile and easy demeanor. But like many men I would meet over the … Continue reading

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Conquest for life!

Friends….I want to pass on this note from Lou Judd, friend and apostle… Just wanted to give everyone a heads up … The Northern Kentucky Conquest Club organized some fundraisers so we could “host” a billboard for a few weeks. … Continue reading

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Another approach for Lent

Paola Trevino, a consecrated woman of Regnum Christi, has me thinking about my typical approach to sacrifice during Lent — and how I think too narrowly.  I’m probably like many folks; I give up something I like — ice cream, cappuccino, … Continue reading

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THE question

It is debate season.  The field narrows and every few days several fairly articulate and determined men stand on a stage and field questions from different cabals of news persons. The interviewers ask about a wide range of things, from … Continue reading

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A little angel

There I was in my doctor’s waiting room, passing the time watching two tiny girls who were coloring with great enthusiasm under the watchful eye of their grandma. I mentioned to grandma that the girls – I’d estimate three and … Continue reading

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Observations on the seminary

I spent the last four days living and teaching at the Legion’s novitiate and college of humanities in Cheshire, CT. My days (sometimes into the evenings) were spent with a couple dozen wonderful young brothers who are humanists.  I think … Continue reading

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