Jim Fair, Author at ZENIT - English

Jim Fair is a husband, father, grandfather, writer, and communications consultant. He also likes playing the piano and fishing. He writes from the Chicago area.

Articles By Jim Fair

Pope Francis Reminds News Priests of Their Participation in the Mission of Christ

‘This isn’t a cultural association; it isn’t a syndicate.’

May 12, 2019 19:28

Jim Fair

Angelus

Pope Francis Greets Mothers Around the World

‘…for their precious work in the upbringing of children and in guarding the value of the family.’

May 12, 2019 16:27

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Angelus

Pope Francis Describes the 'True Shepherd of the People of God'

‘Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is attentive to each one of us’

May 12, 2019 15:33

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Protection of vulnerable people

US Bishops Issue Statement on Pope's Global Order on Sexual Abuse

‘…a blessing that will empower the Church everywhere to bring predators to justice, no matter what rank they hold in the Church.’

May 10, 2019 00:04

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General Audience

Pope Francis Offers 'Thank Yous' for Trip to Bulgaria and North Macedonia

Recalls Saints who Contributed to the Faith

May 08, 2019 15:32

Jim Fair

Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis Addresses Priests and Religious in Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Skopje

‘I am particularly grateful for this moment, in which I can see the Church breathing fully with both her lungs – the Latin rite and the Byzantine rite – and taking in the ever new and renewing air of the Holy Spirit.’

May 07, 2019 17:35

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis Tells Young People They Can't Dream Too Much

‘One of the big problems people have today, including so many young people, is that they have lost their ability to dream.’

May 07, 2019 17:00

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis Warns of Many Names of Hunger

‘Let us not be afraid to say it clearly: Lord, we are hungry. We are hungry, Lord, for the bread of your word, which can open up our insularity and our solitude.’

May 07, 2019 15:47

Jim Fair

Apostolic Trips

Pope Lauds Example of St. Francis of Assisi as Peacemaker

‘Peace requires and demands that we adopt dialogue as our path’

May 06, 2019 18:03

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis Recalls St. John XXIII's Love for Bulgaria

‘I would like to thank you for helping me to see better and to understand a little more fully why this land was so dear and important to Saint John XXIII.’

May 06, 2019 17:24

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Apostolic Trips

Bulgarian Boys and Girls Have a First Communion to be Long Remembered

Holy Father Celebrates Mass with Families at Sacred Heart Church in Rakovsky, Bulgaria

May 06, 2019 16:04

Jim Fair

Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis: 'God Calls, God Surprises, God Loves'

‘Three Amazing Things that are Part of our Lives as Disciples’

May 05, 2019 16:16

Jim Fair

A simple, concrete, and timely meditation on work based on the nativity scene created by Leo XIV

Congratulations to the employees of the Roman Curia, the Governorate of Vatican City State, and the Vicariate of Rome, together with their families.

2 two fundamental aspects of the life of the Church: mission and communion explained by Leo XIV to the curia in a great speech

Address of the Pope to the Roman Curia on two fundamental aspects of the life of the Church: mission and communion, on the occasion of the annual Christmas greetings