It's A Wonderful Life

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World AIDS Day
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St Thomas
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Advent 4 C
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St Stephen
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St John
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Innocent/Martyrs
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Epiphany
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Holy Name/Mary
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Baptism
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MLK, Jr.
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Conf. Peter
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Christian Unity
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Epiphany 3
(Jan 21)

Conversion - Paul
(Jan 25)

Epiphany 4
(Jan 28)

Presentation
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The Text This Week:

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Information at Internet Movie Database

Themes

Generosity

A perennial favorite: the "salvation" scene at the end of the movie, where all of George's friends bring their contribution to help him out. The table literally "overfloweth" with their generosity. A wonderful metaphor for God's grace in times of need. (Brian Rafferty)

Prayer

The opening scene of the movie, which begins with a chorus of prayer being offered on behalf of George Bailey, who is facing the crisis of his life. In the same movie, George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) praying for himself ("help me...") (Queior, Richmond ME)

Christian Life

As George Bailey's views what the world be if he did not exist, it is similar to what the world would look like without good; his brother dies young, their town turns into an evil Potterville etc. George's life being pulled out is like the salt, Christians, being pulled out of the world. (Bob Vallin)

Index of Movie Titles

Index of Movie Themes