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An interview with Jim Blum in Communion and Liberation’s online newsletter:
The interview with Jim Blum, founder of My Father’s House, explores his journey from incarceration to creating a nonprofit that helps men reenter society. Over six years, the organization has grown from a single house to multiple homes, offering critical support to those transitioning from prison. Blum discusses the challenges of balancing autonomy with necessary guidance for the men, the importance of community, and the impact of grace in his work. His motivation is deeply rooted in atonement and helping others succeed in their second chance at life.
My Father’s House founder, Jim Blum, was interviewed by Alberto De Simoni for Communion and Liberation’s online newsletter.
A podcast from Ava Maria Radio:
Providing a Home to Men Who Are Ready to Rebuild Their Lives
In Colorado, thousands of parole-eligible incarcerated individuals remain in prison, unable to be released because they lack a physical address. This critical issue delays their reintegration into society, perpetuates overcrowding, and strains resources. Providing adequate housing solutions is essential to ensuring these individuals can transition out of incarceration and reduce recidivism, benefiting both the individuals and the broader community. Addressing this need is crucial for justice and rehabilitation efforts.
Al Kresta, a longtime Catholic radio host, author, and founder and president of Ave Maria Radio, interviewed Jim Blum.
A column from the Catholic Stand:
Making a Difference in Others’ Lives Through the Benedictine Way of Life
“…Oblates of St. Benedict are lay people—men and women—who strive to live according to the spirit of the Rule of St. Benedict in their lay state of life. St. Benedict developed his Rule 1,500 years ago to govern life in the cloister. Today, the Rule still provides principles lay people can use to guide them in their spiritual journey…”
Dom Cingoranelli, an Oblate of St. Benedict, met Jim Blum and the work of My Father’s House through Fr. Matthew Habiger, OSB at a retreat at St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison Kansas. He contacted Jim to ask about writing this column.
A news article from the Catholic News Agency:
After receiving more than 1.6 million applications, a key part of the US government’s economic response to the coronavirus pandemic, known as the Paycheck Protection Program, ran out of money Thursday and will no longer be accepting new applications. In the two weeks the Paycheck Protection Program was active, the application process for the loans excluded small business owners with criminal records from applying—potentially hurting both business owners with criminal records and their employees.
My Father’s House founder, Jim Blum, was interviewed by Jonah McKeown about how this impacts small businesses.
A podcast from the Catholic News Agency:
The number of people in prison in the U.S. has grown by a factor of five since the 1970s. An estimated 5 million children have a parent in prison. This week on the podcast: stories of former inmates who found God, and men who have given over their lives to minister to inmates— the modern-day “untouchables.”
My Father’s House founder Jim Blum, and others, were interviewed by Jonah McKeown about prison ministry. Jim shares his insights beginning at 19:40 time mark.
An interview with Jim Blum in Communion and Liberation’s online newsletter:
An interview with Jim Blum, founder of My Father’s House, a community home for men transitioning out of the prison system. Before founding My Father’s House, Jim spent 20 years in prison, during which he experienced a deep religious conversion. His time in prison ultimately led him to a desire to help men, like himself, reenter society, offering the kind of support that only a caring human companionship can provide.
Jim Blum, founder of My Father’s House, discusses his time in prison, his conversion, and his encounter with Communion and Liberation.
A prison reentry nonprofit that provides transitional housing, job placement assistance, life-skills training, and a supportive community to men on parole so they can lead whole and productive lives.