"Jim Blum, a member of the Oblates of St. Benedict, began operations at My Father's House
in Denver in 2018. After serving 20 years in prison, he was blessed to
go home to a welcoming family environment. The home Jim encountered in
his newfound freedom was, as he says, much more than simply a physical
space. His home provided him an atmosphere of love and support as he
reintegrated back into society. Jim realized that not many men coming
out of prison have access to this kind of concern and support to help
them heal and become productive members of their community. Jim's is a
unique ministry. So is his path to joining the Oblates of St. Benedict.
"Born a Catholic but not really practicing the faith, Jim ended up on a
path leading to some bad decisions and time in prison. While in prison,
he began reading the Bible and experienced a major conversion. Thanks to
his grandfather's support, Jim read voraciously about the Catholic
faith and related matters. He went on, while still in prison, to earn a
Master’s degree in Theology through correspondence coursework."
In a recent commentary, writer Dom Cingoranelli
reflected on Jim's faith journey and ministry..
To access Mr. Sullivan's complete post, please visit:
Catholic Stand: Oblates of St. Benedict - Living the Monastic Rhythm in Prison (5 JUL 20)
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