The classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life has been described as “a deliberate effort to illuminate a few universal and fundamental truths that are too often forgotten: that each human life has value; that its value is measured by moral and spiritual, rather than material, standards; that true wealth, spiritual wealth, comes from an orientation toward others; and that no material condition can prevent a man from attaining this wealth.” (Daniel J. Sullivan, The Catholic University of America)
The current financial situation in this country has been a constant reminder to us of the fleeting security brought about by the illusion of prosperity. It is during these times of financial instability that the story of It’s a Wonderful Life becomes particularly important! The story reminds us of what is truly meaningful in life—and where our true wealth comes from.
So, it seems timely that our church drama group, The King’s Players, will be presenting It’s a Wonderful Life next month at Cedar Grove. The play, an adaptation of the classic film, takes place in the fictional town of Bedford Falls shortly after World War II. Earnest do-gooder George Bailey comes to a crisis point in his life, and help is sent in the form of a guardian angel, Clarence Odbody, who shows George what his small-town life would be like without his existence. This frightening, noirish view of the world (at Christmastime) brings George back from self-destruction, and he recognizes his seemingly humdrum life is truly rich. George’s renewed faith and confidence demonstrate to him that he has been given a “wonderful life.”
Be sure to invite your friends and family to come see any one of the four performances on December 12–14.
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