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I am currently reading one of Pope Francis’ latest books, The Name of God is Mercy. Of course, for the Catholic Church, this is the Jubilee Year of Mercy. It is a time for the church to reach out, to recognize and understand that we, as humans, are wounded in so many ways. It is a time to let people know that they are truly beloved divine sons and daughters and that there is nothing that causes separation from God except for our decision to alienate ourselves from the source of love that created … [Read more...] about Unexpected Directions

What is Blesséd Blending? Hi, I am Jim Dunn and I am hoping to begin a conversation. I am a motivational/spiritual speaker and talk about the importance of blending with something greater than self to achieve higher purpose and meaning. Have you felt a connection with the divine, something that has made a difference and led to a personal transformation? Some encounters are more powerful than others. In scripture, it is clear that when someone encounters Christ, he/she becomes different. They … [Read more...] about Blesséd Blending with Jim Dunn

I have always loved the song "This Little Light of Mine". This is a new year, a new beginning, a new opportunity to go deep within yourself and discover what makes you shine. What about you makes others want to bask in your light? What can you do for others to lighten their darkness? Search for the flicker that is you. Allow it to grow into something more brilliant and extend it so that it is shared and easily accessible by others. You have this ability. Develop it. Use it for good. Do not keep … [Read more...] about Let your light shine!

Christmas is now over and people are getting ready to go back to work and school and the normal routine as we all know it.  Decorations will soon be removed.  For some, the excitement is over and the beauty that was Christmas is an event of the past.  But here's the good news.  Bethlehem stays with us.  The light that shone in the darkness tends to linger and we bathe in the glow of what has happened, if we choose to do so.  Two years ago I photographed a sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico slowly … [Read more...] about Sitting in the Light

Finding Stillness in the Christmas Rush By Jim Dunn On a recent trip to Halifax, I passed the Jesuit Centre of Spirituality which had a sign outside stating “ring doorbell for entry”. Intrigued by the open invitation, I did. When the bell was answered and I was asked what my inquiry was, I replied that I did not know. I was only responding out of curiosity to the very welcoming sign. I was not turned away for lack of reason. Once inside, I was encouraged to visit the chapel and I readily … [Read more...] about Finding Stillness in the Christmas Rush

It is hard to believe that Advent is almost over and Christmas is right around the corner.  This year I am really trying to place myself in that stable of so long ago and feel what it must have been like.  The shepherds were the first to hear and see the Good News.  They were, as the song tells us, watching their flocks by night.  Do we take the time to hear and, more importantly, see the good news as we attend to our daily responsibilities?  We often don't see the joy in our lives as we could.  … [Read more...] about December, A Time to Remember

What a beautiful day! It is November 6th 2015 in Toronto. The sun is shining and it is warm. People have their convertible tops downs, no fall coats and smiling as they gather gratuitous rays of summer days and feelings of being blessed by nature.  Thank you God,  for these moments of grace in our lives, where our hearts are light and the connection to the world around us is in mutual relationship and harmony.  Carpe Diem James (Jim)  Dunn Blesséd Blending, November 6th, 2015 … [Read more...] about November Moments

The Sea of Galilee... Jesus walked here. I walked here. The sun rises each day to break open The Word. The Word that was made flesh and dwelt among us. We walk on holy ground no matter where we are.       James (Jim) Dunn Blesséd Blending October 29, 2015 … [Read more...] about Sea of Galilee revisited every day in my Heart.

In the Gospel of John, when Jesus bends over, picks up dirt, spits on it and makes a paste for the blind man’s eyes, he is freely and lovingly blending his divinity with the human condition. He joins heaven and earth.  There is a Carey Landry song with the lyrics,Great things happen when God mixes with us.  How true!  When God blends with us, things happen.  Miracles can happen.  Like the blind man, we are able to see more clearly. This blog intends to explore faith related  issues and spiritual … [Read more...] about First Post