Author Archives: Jim Fair

If you are anything like me (trying to be a practicing Catholic) you probably have a calendar in your home with important Church dates listed.  And like my calendar, yours probably says that today is the day to recognize Blessed … Continue reading →

It is January 5, and I’m pleased to announce that I have not broken a single New Year’s resolution.  Not one! Of course, I didn’t make any resolutions and therefore have none to be broken.  Neither did my wife.  (We’re … Continue reading →

My pastor always wishes us a Blessed Christmas.  When I first heard him say this, I asked him why he doesn’t just say “Merry Christmas” like everyone else. He explained that “merry” suggests fun and frolicking.  It suggests celebration and … Continue reading →

“In addition, the content of these writings may be used in preaching without citing the author.” This is the single sentence from the newly issued guidelines about references to Fr. Maciel that has generated the most angst.  Creating angst wasn’t … Continue reading →

Long ago before the personal computer, in the days when journalism students used typewriters, carbon paper and stubby pencils, a semi-bright young man found himself studying at the nation’s greatest university, The University of Illinois, Urbana. Yes, it was yours … Continue reading →

The RC Live blogspot, launched this past June 2010, now features a wider range of bloggers, including several Legionary priests, consecrated women, and lay people. Its new functionality has also made it simpler for readers to post comments without having … Continue reading →

THANKSGIVING DAY 1789 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – A PROCLAMATION Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, … Continue reading →

I’m predicting that German journalism Peter Seewald will have a best seller with his new book, “Light of the World,” a series of interviews with the Holy Father conducted last July.  I understand there are many tough questions in the … Continue reading →

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:  Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, Verse 1 Until a few months ago, I had managed to slog through life without a smart phone.  That’s right, I’m one of … Continue reading →

There are two brave men I always think about on Veteran’s Day.  Both were fairly simple men who worked hard all their lives and left little behind in a material sense.  Both married young and remained married to their first … Continue reading →