Catholic Connection – Jan 23, 2023 – Hour 1
Guest host Sherry Brownrigg speaks with Joella Bush about Gianna House and their need. Fr. Jeffrey Kirby shares his new book, “Understanding the Bible.”
Segment 1 – Intro and News
Segment 2 – Gianna House pleads for aid after water devastates home for pregnant teens
“In the early hours of Dec. 26, Joella Bush, executive director at Gianna House, received a call from a fire alarm company: several areas of the building had been compromised by water. Bush ascertained there was no fire. However, as residents slept, water was coming out of the walls and ceilings. The staffer on duty said “there was water everywhere.” Joella joins us this morning to explain.
Joella Bush is the Executive Director of Gianna House. She is a graduate of Oakland University where she earned her Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Child welfare. She has lovingly worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities, chronic mental illnesses, and co-occurring disorders, those experiencing housing insecurity, disenfranchisement, and more specifically, women and children who feel as though they have no place turn.
Segment 3 & 4 – Understanding the Bible: A Catholic Guide to Applying God’s Word to Your Life Today
“This book shows that the Bible is accessible, understandable, livable, and enjoyable. Each chapter provides a quick, easy-to-read summary of a book of the Bible, touching on the history and themes, applying the book to our own issues and struggles today, and offering guidance for getting started reading that specific book. By growing in confidence and understanding of the Bible, we can discover more fully the words and deeds of God and apply the revelation and wisdom contained in Sacred Scripture to our lives today.”
Father Jeffrey Kirby, STD, is the Moral Theologian of the Diocese of Charleston, SC. He is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Belmont Abbey College and is Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Indian Land, SC. He holds a doctorate in Moral Theology and a Masters in Bioethics.
Link to the book here: Understanding the Bible: A Catholic Guide to Applying God’s Word to Your Life Today
