In the December 3 issue, LinC reminds us that the Advent and Christmas seasons should be joyous as well as meaningful. Unfortunately, many people are haunted by depression and anxiety during the holidays and are unable to experience the joy of God's blessings. How can you claim the joy of Christ's coming and pass on that joy to others? Key Scriptures: Isaiah 61:1-4; Luke 2:8-14; Philippians 4:4-7. The critically acclaimed film Stranger Than Fiction is the tale of a writer who doesn’t realize that her main character is an actual person and that every word she writes directly affects her real-life protagonist. The plot seems extraordinary, but all of our lives are affected by the work of a storyteller (only our storyteller is very aware of our existence). As we begin a new liturgical year, the December 10 LinC looks at how each person’s story fits into God’s great narrative.
