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).

Keeping score

In his first letter greeting Regnum Christi members and friends, Fr John Connor, LC, the recently appointed territorial director for Atlanta, compared the Legion of Christ and Regnum Christi’s path of renewal to a course of spiritual exercises and the … Continue reading

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Liberty and Mission

Let us preach Jesus Christ with all the energy of our lives. And let us support each other — whatever the cost — so that when we make our accounting to the Lord, we will be numbered among the faithful … Continue reading

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First encounter?

I’d like to pass on an interesting bit of trivia from Father Daniel Brandenburg, who tends to be a treasury of wisdom and information… Recently a question arose concerning the origin of the “Encounter with Christ” within Regnum Christi. A … Continue reading

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A better choice

In our very secular world, Mary Anne Marks may be little more than a footnote in history.  But she now resides on my prayer list and already has been an inspiration. Miss Marks is the 2010 Valedictorian of Harvard University.  … Continue reading

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Are the Consecrated Women Truly Consecrated in the Eyes of the Church?

Juan Carlos Arceo, my friend and colleague with the Legion’s Mexico-based communications team, posted the information below on the Spanish-language version of Regnum Christi Live. This has been a topic of much discussion, so I thought it would be helpful … Continue reading

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About that letter…

Our new director for the Atlanta Territory, Father John Connor, is sending out a letter to all the Regnum Christi members in the territory.  He talks a bit about the current situation of the Legion and I want to share … Continue reading

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Update on authority and transparency

Last weekend, Archbishop De Paolis offered some clarifications and updates to the Legionaries that I expect many people will find of interest.   First, we all know that there will be revisions of the Legion’s constitutions.  However, until this process … Continue reading

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Regnum Christi Visitation?

There have been many questions in the past few days about the reported plans for a visitation to Regnum Christi. Frankly, there might be more questions than answers right now. The May 1 Vatican communiqué suggested there will be a … Continue reading

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A welcome decree

We all welcome the decree, which gives more clarity to the road ahead.  The Legion already is working with Archbishop De Paolis and looks forward to his continuing leadership and guidance.  Something all of us need to remember is this … Continue reading

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Pure Fashion in the Philippines

Pure Fashion is making its way around the world! This past July 20, the Manila Bulletin posted an article about a BFF (Best Friends Forever) girls’ camp sponsored by Candy Magazine, a teen magazine for girls. The camp’s workshops, in … Continue reading

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