Cabrini - Movie Review | AfterThoughts #17

I had the opportunity to attend a sneak peek showing of Angel Studios latest film, "Cabrini", in Houston last week. "Cabrini" is Alejandro Monteverde's (Sound of Freedom) new biographical and historical film based on the true story of Francesco Cabrini, an Italian Catholic nun and missionary, living in the late 1800's. Cabrini travels to New York at the urging of the Pope to serve the mission field of Italian immigrants and orphans struggling to survive there. As she fights to accomplish her goals in establishing an orphanage and eventually a hospital, she must overcome the racism, sexism and power struggles of the time, both in New York and Rome, including within the Catholic Church. I take a deep look into the film, its story, acting, cinematography, directing and faith message.
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[@tojesusthrumary]

This film was shot in my hometown of Buffalo NY, if you can believe that. My daughter was in the movie as an extra

[@TimRistow]

Cool! What scene was she in?

[@betzaidadurkin2694]

So cool. I bought my tickets a month ago. These are the heroes and live's example we need to follow and learn about it. Thank you Jesus!!!

[@geoffreyblake2765]

Mother Cabrini is a historical part of our American story...she brought a significant number of people to a better quality of life. What a witness to the world as to how just one person can accomplish so much for others. A shining example of the power inherent in each of us...especially women, when properly motivated !

[@kennethng8346]

It doesn't matter what you are, it matters what you do.

[@sherylbehrman3146]

Cabrini allowed God to work through her ! I give God the glory ! She listened to the calling and fulfilled her purpose .

[@chrislatawiec2325]

She is a Saint.

[@kevinriley2261]

God bless Mother Cabrini. God bless the Catholic Church.

[@poppiethestable1090]

LMAO

[@truthseeker9975]

I hope and pray that people get free from the false religion of the Catholic church and become Christians instead.

[@VeronicasVeil333]

So proud to be Catholic and part of a Church that has birthed so many mystics, Saints and Holy Ones that have followed in the steps of Christ to be opposed, criticized and “pushed back” only to emerge victorious in Christ’s Resurrection. A wonderful film, an amazing woman of deep faith, fortitude and sacrificial love.

[@truthseeker9975]

Please listen to Mike Gendron.

[@rudyevergreen8920]

Thanks Tim. As a Catholic I appreciate your candid review. I like how you broke down the various aspects of the film and measured them on their own terms. As to the ‘faith’ aspect, there is this theological understanding among Catholics that St Francis once expressed. It goes more or less this way: Preach Christ always, with words if necessary…

[@wbl5649]

" How then shall they call on him, in whom they have not believed? Or how shall they believe him, of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear, without a preacher?" Romans 10:14 Romans 10:17 - So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

[@Deuterium2H]

@@wbl5649 The wonderful (if possibly apocryphal) quote from St. Francis is not meant to be taken as an "Either/Or". Like many orthodox (i.e., Catholic) interpretations of the Deposit of Faith, handed down by Christ through Apostolic succession, the quote attributed to Saint Francis expresses a "Both/And" predication. Nevertheless, at least in this specific quote, the emphasis is on bearing witness to Christ through one's actions and behavior, and thereby being an example of Christian charity and sanctity. By bearing witness through example (Imitation of Christ), one can often change hearts and minds more effectively, as compared with overt preaching (and especially proselytizing). This is particularly the case for hearts that are already hardened to hearing the Kerygma. Something that is all too common in this materialistic, relativistic, secular world. Once someone is in "receive mode", then the catechesis on the Gospel can find fertile soil. With that said, it is a prudential judgement call as to how to best "preach" the Word of God. I am with St. Francis. It is a Both/And scenario, with the relative emphasis being tailored to the situation, and the individual(s) at hand.

[@maryjoduszak7130]

Great review. St Frances Xavier Cabrini is the first naturalized American citizen to be canonized. She was a pioneer along with the Catholic Church to establish the first social services (hospitals, orphanages, schools) here in the US

[@Planetholmes]

Thank you for this excellent heartfelt review. My husband was a WWll Italian war orphan. Fortunately he grew up in a good foster home in NYC with other Italian war orphans and was well cared for. Sadly many Italians were not able to provide care but the foster family loved them all.

[@RC71153]

In Seattle Wa, there is the Cabrini Medical Tower and as a security Officer there I learned that this Saint made a deal for that Tower that was much, much less than market value and then paid the Real Estate broker who processed this deal Rosary Beads. No commission at all.

[@janierodriguez3017]

We have tickets to see it. Thank you for your objective review. I am Catholic and Mother Cabrini was an amazing woman who conquered and accomplished incredible things in spite of so much opposition. Really looking for to seeing thus.

[@caterinemasak2193]

Mother Cabrini had a close relationship with Jesus. A Bride of Christ who devoted herself to the poor in both Americas!

[@melindaharrington900]

But watching this film, how would you know what her relationship with God was? She did not pray once, and God was entirely absent. As the Pope says during the film, where does her Faith end and her personal ambition begin. Many positive and brilliant aspects to this film, but i struggled with the absence of God.

[@CalvaryChapelGal-ps5yr]

@@melindaharrington900I agree with you 100%. So many opportunities were there! I was disappointed when she didn't share Jesus with the prostitute or praise God when they hit water for the well or when the money came rolling in to support the hospital. You don't have to be "preachy" but gee, It would have been sweet if the Lord was given His due glory. I'm not sure how much they can add to a true life story....maybe they were limited.

[@lawrence4318]

But aren’t we called to be “preachy” that is, to announce the Good News....that he rose, on the third day.....

[@user-gb9uz6qf6t]

I work at a nursing home in Westchester County NY named after Mother Cabrini.

[@johnbolinder3747]

Everyone needs to see this and feel the power LOVE. Religion can be a stumbling block for many but love without bounds like shown in this movie is what we need again now. Go See it and feel her love.

[@joankelley3772]

Saw the movie today and loved it! Great story, great filming, Wow!!! Actors!!! it's a MUST SEE if you enjoy history.

[@marydunnum9817]

Saw the movie today, loved it.

[@bretanderson5283]

Amazing movie! We were captivated from the very first moments to the very end❤ very inspirational and a beautiful example of Christs teaching 🙏

[@janissevalenzuela]

Your movie review was AMAZING, loved it, thank you for sharing this review.I believe the man that saved her was her uncle. Historically it was said that her uncle was a devout Catholic who inspired Cabrini to become a religious sister. Being saved from drowning inspired her to live her life for God, felt called to be a missionary. As a young girl, she nearly drowned, resulting in a lifelong fear of water. Yet, she crossed the ocean 27 times, often at great peril, to continue doing God’s work. Even though she had this great fear of water, her passion to bring God to people and people to God is what overcame her actual fear of water.Cabrini had a grave fear of water and drowning, yet she bought a ticket to sail on the Titanic to bring her mission to the East. Right before she set sail, she was called back to help with a crisis at the Columbus Hospital in New York. The Titanic sank without her, and looking back, it was all a part of God’s plan to keep her work going.

[@TimRistow]

Thank you so much for your kind words and great comments! I especially appreciate you shedding more light on Cabrini herself and her selfless acts of service. Amazing woman! I didn't know about her connection to Titanic. Incredible!

[@peterermish3017]

Your insights are very helpful and I read them with gratitude.

[@maryleone2023]

The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage from England to New York. It sank off the coast of Newfoundland. There is no way Cabrini bought a ticket to sail on the Titanic going East. You said she was called back to help with a crisis at Columbus Hospital in NY., right before she set sail. The Titanic was going to New York! This does not make any sense.

[@Kathryn-lk1ii]

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE!!!

[@kathrynpeterson5255]

Great review! I actually didn’t think the script wandered, but i do agree the ending was a bit abrupt. I am glad they added the montage and epilogue to help counteract that. I just saw it last night and it had a profound effect on me. I thought it was gorgeous. I actually think it was one of the best films I've ever seen. Not sure why it affected me so much. I went in with lowish expectations and came out inspired. I've been having a sort of low period in my own life as a writer and an artist, and this helped reignite my spark. I think seeing how faithful Cabrini was really spoke to me. I am grateful that the message was more oblique. In allowing it to be more oblique, I suspect Monteverde opens the film up to a wider, more secular audience. I don't think that's a bad thing.

[@TimRistow]

Thank you for the kind words! It’s a very good film and I’m looking forward to rewatching it soon. I know I’ll catch things I may have missed on the first viewing as well as appreciate it even more. As creatives we all experience low points in our creativity and output. Glad to hear Cabrini is helping to inspire you again. Seeing other creative works by faith-based artists is a great way to jump start our inspiration. Prayers for your writing & artistry.

[@lindadroege5564]

I saw the movie today 3/11/24! It was fantastic! Everything I was hoping it to be! My grandfather was an Italian immigrant. So it was relatable. Also, with the recent amount of immigrants crossing our border … it’s has given me a bit of a pause. To be less judgmental of those who are good people just looking for a better life! Great movie! A good history lesson!

[@pamelabelardi4007]

Thank you for a great review. I went to St Francis Cabrini grade school in the early 1950's in Scranton PA. It was a great school and I received a lot of valuable information that shaped my religious and moral background as a young person. I'm really looking forward to seeing the movie.

[@patriciaciaramella2166]

Yes I’m going to see it. Intended to go even before your review. I’m an Italian American from Calabria, catholic raised and hope many of today’s immigrants can see what these immigrants went through and how mistreated they were compared to today’s immigration give always.

[@YiriUbic3793]

Those immigrants were in the USA legally they respected the immigration laws of the USA

[@CalvaryChapelGal-ps5yr]

@@YiriUbic3793Yes....key word....LEGALLY.

[@d.walker8563]

I saw the movie today. Excellent! So well produced, directed. Definitely Oscar worthy. My only complaint: I'm a devoted Catholic, I wish they had shown her in prayer a few times. No way did she accomplish all that on her own.

[@CalvaryChapelGal-ps5yr]

@dwalker8563 You are spot on!!!!! No way she could have done all that without the hand of God. The movie is so well done and it hit my heart so deeply. I thank God that He used this mighty little woman to accomplish His perfect will. I think about these words of Jesus from Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”.

[@nosuchthing8]

I'm catholic too, but they want to make a movie anyone on the planet can appreciate. We both know about the intense anti catholic feelings in America.

[@maryleone2023]

The Sisters of St. Joseph taught us that work is prayer when it is dedicated to helping others in need. Indeed, that was Mother Cabrini's life. She was a Catholic nun and everyone knows that all nuns pray. Women do not become nuns unless they have a deep faith and devotion to God. Prayer and love of God are implicit in the film. The film showed a nun doing God's work and doing it Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam!

[@drie4617]

I was in one of her various schools around the world. She didn't give up. The school name at that point was " Regina Coeli" ( Heaven's Queen) now called "Cabrini Institute" boarding school in 1958. in Buenos Aires - Argentina. Now seeing her story I can tell that she didn't give up. As a child, I didn't see that. She was also given the name " The Immigrants Protector" As an immigrant myself, here in the USA, I was surprised to find out that later on and I told her:" Mother Cabrini: You have led the way for me? ) Wink..I carry her image in my wallet. Mother: Francesca Xavier Cabrini Thank you!

[@joankelley3772]

I have tickets for this movie for 3/9. I absolutely love history! I remember hearing about Mother Cabrini when I was young.

[@blakerackley8874]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@TimRistow]

My pleasure!

[@frjimt2286]

To understand what a Saint is, is to be a living Bible....her life was a prayer.... She was saved from drowning by her uncle & had a deep fear of water....yet because of her baptism, water had a significant role throughout her life....in small & great ways....

[@MyUpMost4God]

Beautiful words about a beautiful movie.

[@TimRistow]

Thank you! It’s a beautiful film.

[@vicslick2616]

Thanks for the input. I'm watching this weekend with fellow parishioners. Our parish is St Frances Xavier Cabrini in Yucaipa CA (so cal). Her feast day is Nov 13th.

[@TimRistow]

You're going to love it. It's such a good film.

[@martinabreu566]

This is amazing. I´m drawing a graphic novel of mother Cabrini´s life, since her birth until her death. It will be published this year. Stay tunned.

[@TimRistow]

I would love to hear more about this when you get it completed. Sounds incredible!

[@martinabreu566]

@@TimRistow Of course! I'll tell you more when it will be done. Thanks.

[@TimRistow]

@@martinabreu566 Look forward to it!

[@ronaldvaughn7087]

I Absolutely Think It's A Excellent Film with Lots Of Academy Award-Winning Potential In All Categories I'd Definitely Plan On Seeing It On The Big Screen. Sincerely 😃

[@apiffanyfulcher6628]

I will definitely watch this movie!!!

[@amysill3815]

If only filmmakers like Martin Scorsese would make films like this instead of films that focus on the worst of humanity and films that distort and misrepresent the Christian faith.

[@richardsasso8043]

Did you see Silence?

[@nicoshuba]

You don't need Scorsese. You have Alejandro Gomez Monteverde.

[@tomgebarowski8156]

Scorsese & Spielberg are the greatest film directors of alltime.

[@zombiTrout]

@@tomgebarowski8156I’d say Fellini, Kurosawa, and Kubrick are better.

[@tomgebarowski8156]

@@zombiTrout let me rephrase what I said. Spielberg & Scorses are the most significant & successful directors of their generation. John Ford was best.

[@chrislatawiec2325]

Her feast is November 13.

[@melaniepowell]

I can't wait to see it!

[@zorrie-mareecernusco4092]

This is a great overview... Im very excited to see it. Thank you.

[@michaelp0819]

Very well done! This was valuable. You deserve (and should get) a lot more subscribers.

[@TimRistow]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Appreciate the kind words.

[@peterermish3017]

We see Christ in Mother Cabrini. How could the biblical message be any stronger than that?

[@TimRistow]

Good perspective. Phillippians 1:20-21

[@kathrynpeterson5255]

I so agree.

[@kathrynpeterson5255]

I thought the Christ/Cabrini to Mary Magdalene/Vittoria was definitely subtext if not overt.

[@zhozhoc]

Not all viewers will have the background to fill in the blanks.

[@CalvaryChapelGal-ps5yr]

@peterermish3017 Jesus agrees with you. He said this is John 13:35. "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

[@jodigio5402]

Keeping with the Angel Studios tradition, Cabrini follows suit like “The Chosen”. No one particular faith is highlighted rather the actions of the characters. This approach is more appealing to the general public. If audience members are interested in finding out more about Mother Cabrini they will seek the information independent of the movie.

[@Ronbarno]

I'm a proud Catholic and I thank you sir for being so fair in your review of this great film. God is good.

[@zhozhoc]

St Frances Cabrini had a particular devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I’m not sure Jesus even received an honorable mention in the film. Other than that, the movie was beautiful and very moving. As a Catholic, i could assume the prayerful faith life and humility that was core to the canonization of Mother Cabrini, but for those who are unaware, she may be seen as a mere exceptionally strong and fruitful female social worker, sadly.

[@Alb-yo6ux]

Please sir you can’t comment on the movie if you haven’t read anything about our Saints real life….She was real and she gave her life to the poor and humanity 🙏 maybe if you read about this Saints life you might have a conversation and become a Catholic ✝️ the only one and true faith. Saint and mother Cabrini pray for us 🙏

[@shuffman8094]

It’s a movie review

[@bryansehn1368]

I would love to see it

[@user-xn4zc6tm9n]

My son was born in 1973 at St. Francis Cabrini hospital in Alexandria, La. I now know the story of where the hospital chose its name, I loved the movie, I encourage everyone to see it before our National Election in November!

[@reba5679]

Thank you for a very thoughtful review.

[@TimRistow]

I appreciate that. Thank you for watching & commenting!

[@WT-Sherman]

As for the Faith aspect. How much of Sr Cabrini ‘s prayer life was exhibited in the film ? A Catholic Sister spends a tremendous amount of time each day in prayer. Included in that prayer life would have been daily Mass. Was any of this portrayed. ?

[@TimRistow]

Good point. None that I recall. It's possible I may have missed a shot or two showing her praying in the house they renovate for an orphanage or at least during that part of the film. But I don't believe there were any scenes dedicated to showing her prayer life.

[@amytowne9116]

No. She never kneels for prayer, never does the sign of the cross, never says the name of Jesus, never takes the orphans to Mass, never see any sacraments only empty churches. She argues with the Pope and the bishops in a manner unbecoming of a religious. Other than that it was a good movie.

[@joechera4419]

As a devout Roman Catholic and proud Italian American, I was inspired by this story of Mother Cabrini. However, I could not hep but notice that there was little to no mention of God or Jesus Christ, no sign of the cross, no Mass, no Rosary, and no prayer. Perhaps that was to appeal to a broader audience.

[@patis3305]

Great review! Thanks!

[@TimRistow]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the kind words.

[@hope12792]

Thank you so very much!!

[@jennifermorris3797]

I used to walk by the Cabrini Hospital in New York City when I lived there. I knew she was a Catholic saint who helped poor people. I really had no idea what she went through and found this film very compelling. I am very glad I saw it. Only 2 people were in the theatre when I saw it. That does not surprise me at all. People seem to be falling away from religion these days.

[@oscarwbrown4431]

As a Roman Catholic I agree with your assessment on the overall quality of the acting and cinematography in this film as well as the story line. However, to many of us it was the secularization of a great Saint and a lost opportunity to give light to her spirituality. I would give it an overall grade of 75. Passing but missed the mark at the faith level and got it right on the production and acting aspects.

[@kennethng8346]

Frankly I have never heard of her, and I consider myself pretty versed in American history. I am looking forward to seeing it.

[@Kathryn-lk1ii]

I loved it 🤗

[@renukapaul6688]

Great review. I will watch this movie for sure.

[@TimRistow]

Thank you for watching & commenting. It's a really good film!

[@lapinebob]

Thank you!

[@TimRistow]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the comment.

[@sharrigarvin3348]

Oscar for cinematography Calling it now.

[@kathrynpeterson5255]

Agreed. And there should be some acting, directing, and script nominations, maybe art direction, and most likely costume.

[@madonnahood3381]

I would bet it doesn't get mentioned at the oscars.

[@timothyreynolds6255]

Thanks you.

[@NBportofino]

I think it’s disingenuous to continuously compare Cabrini to Sound of Freedom, simply because they shared the same producer and cinematographer. Each has a different cast,script, and a different purpose. Do we want the predictable churned-out productions that a Nancy Meyers romcom gives us time and time again or another Die Hard 6 for example? Sometimes we do but isn’t there room for stand-alone movies? In my view it speaks to the strength and versatility of a filmmaker to create something refreshingly new each time. The movie stands on its own without the overbearing mark of the director. I believe they also achieved the elevation of the human spirit without having to beat the viewing audience over the head with a bible. This gives the movie a broader appeal and is covert evangelization to people of all faiths. I say bravo to Cabrini!

[@CalvaryChapelGal-ps5yr]

I don't think anyone here is suggesting "beating people over the head with their Bibles." No, not at all. Sharing Christ or even giving Him thanks for His part in making Cabrini's achievements occur would have been a blessing and an added bonus to this story. I just pray it would stir many to get to know the Word of God so they come to know the God of the Word. I loved the movie and I'm thankful that these kind of movies are being produced.

[@NBportofino]

@@CalvaryChapelGal-ps5yr I think you misunderstand. Cabrini is a wonderful example of evangelization without beating the viewer over the head with the Bible. Stories of moral valor and fine character, which lift the human spirit, are a better way to reach people because many shut down when the messages become too preachy.

[@michaelrossillio9297]

Christiana Dell'Anna IS Mother Cabrini and in my opinion deserves an Oscar nomination. Also, there is one small fault I have with the film. There is one scene where Mother Cabrini suddenly places a veil on top of the bonnet she had been wearing. No one explains why the veil became necessary, I read in one of my many books about Mpther Cabrini that she was told by church patriarchy that the immigrants were used to seeing other orders of nuns that wore veils. So as not to confuse the orphans and other children under her care, she ordered a specific silk material which was imported from italy. The veil consisted of light and dark square designs.

[@mariahelenadearaujo5727]

Sou brasileira, bisneta de italianos e morava numa pequena cidade do interior do Estado de Minas Gerais, Rio Pomba. Na minha cidade tem o colégio Regina Coeli, das freiras da Congregação de Santa Francisca Xavier Cabrini, a Madre Cabrini.

[@tinaludlow9767]

Just wondering, when is this movie released in Australia? I can't wait to watch it.

[@declancronin437]

As a Catholic, your review is very good. I think the film does not give us any idea of the Christian spiritual life of Cabrini or her nuns, the message of the Gospel and doing the work for the glory of God. It may be that they want to appeal to a wider audience. It shows a very male dominated society and Church, at the time, which is part of our history. Really enjoyed the film., overall a very good message. God bless all involved I hope the film does very well🙏

[@Maggie-yv5md]

I was born in Mother Cabrini Hospital in NY 75 years ago.

[@joelemerson2732]

I think you miss the point about the focus 'meandering' away from Cabrini, as the departures all have to do with her and the reaction of others to her efforts.

[@TimRistow]

Great point! And I totally understand that. Showing those stories and reactions helps to underscore that her efforts are having a positive impact on the people she so tirelessly went to serve. On my initial viewing it just felt like the filmmakers had a difficult time balancing all those stories. But I may come away with a different perspective when I get an opportunity to see it again. Thanks for commenting!

[@danielkelly9678]

This commentator, who gave a synopsis of the film, his subtle anti-Catholic bias came through very strongly. When he said there wasn’t enough about Jesus as Lord and savior in the film that it was a Catholic film you could see that he was really holding back on his bitterness towards Catholicism. He needed to open up the eyes of his soul because the entire film was about Christ about Christ with the poor Christ in the marginalized Christ in the atmosphere in working through people to bring hope and healing And salvation this was probably one of the most Christian films that has been shown in a long time. I get really sick and tired of evangelicals analyzing Catholicism. He have a clue what is about I mean his little digs were all through this analyzing of the movie. Mother Cabrini was a strong woman she was convicted with had a conviction of faith that motivated her, but this guy obviously was unable to learn anything from her. It was clear to me he is clueless.

[@TimRistow]

I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm not anti-Catholic and I have no bitterness toward Catholics. Nor was I critiquing the Catholic faith in this video. I was reviewing the film. My comment, specifically, was this: "From what I remember there’s not a clear cut message of ‘Christ is the way to Salvation’. IF it errs in anything, this may be it.” That's a commentary on the film and filmmakers, not Catholicism. I do think that by the way that Cabrini lived her life, as presented in this film, we see Christ through her actions. We see her live out faith, forgiveness and love. That is most certainly something we ALL can take a lesson from with one another. Thanks for watching and commenting. God bless!

[@lawrence4318]

You were spot on Tim. Maybe the producers of the movie were worried about offending someone with a mention of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Seems Daniel’s problem is that he’s a romanist, and has lost sight of Jesus of Nazareth. Pray for him to wake up and come around.

[@TimRistow]

@@lawrence4318 Thank you for the support and kind words. Much appreciated!

[@kimisorensen4974]

When is this podcast going to be available?

[@TimRistow]

Thanks for asking! “Creative Christians” podcast is available now at creativechristians.buzzsprout.com

[@kimisorensen4974]

@@TimRistow I meant this particular episode. The Cabrini episode.

[@TimRistow]

@@kimisorensen4974 Cabrini - along with many other films - will be part of an episode covering faith-based films. Coming out in about 2 weeks.

[@randallwest1572]

I loved it

[@AJP.OT7]

I think the movie was very well made. I personally understand people's opinion about wanting more Jesus in the film (or her faith more) but at the same time I understand why. Here are some comments I have read that I agree with: 1. Although not completely Catholic this movie meets the world where it's at. While not being overly religious it has the Catholic faith at its core without being overly pushy. Anyone that's Catholic already knows how much more religious she was but this movie attracts everyone and anyone of many faiths & beliefs by not being too "religious". 2. As a Catholic raised in raised in an extremely devout home, I am already aware of the criticism about this not being that focused on Cabrini's personal Catholic faith journey. But I think it is critical that we take a step back & look at our culture overall right now, especially in America. We are in a state of more decay. Our children are growing up in increasingly narcissistic, perverse, & blasphemous society. We need to see God in acts of love & kindness. And restoring human dignity to the discarded is such a important aspect of our faith that we need ot pay attention when it is presented on a wide-reaching platform such as this film. This open dialogue that only affirms our faith, but also scan bring others to learn about what it means to be a Catholic Christian.

[@anairenemartinez165]

I watched and I liked very much. Just yesterday I found another CABRINI, in youtube, Italian production dubbed in Spanish, no English which is a shame. Basically the same bio but many details and events very different, which made me like which one to believe more? While CABRINI is not preachy at all, to much criticism, Madre Cabrini is full of praying every 2 minutes, Catholic way style. I like both, complementing each other.

[@marytidy5247]

Where or when can I view this movie?

[@TimRistow]

Great question! Follow this link and click on "Get Showtimes"...www.angel.com/movies/cabrini

[@Turin343]

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[@seanohare5488]

Well said big bad Tim ristow as always

[@vivelder8420]

Excellent movie

[@RPlavo]

How timely. Would that millions see it!

[@kailashbedi3404]

Beautiful movie. Budget approximately US$50M.

[@rconger24]

Saw in Lakewood New York with two enormous wrinkles in the screen and it was still good.

[@waltertaljaard1488]

To put this film in context, watching 'The Godfather 2' again might be a good idea.

[@SusanRazavi]

I just hope that we don’t hear about any scandals or victimization or slavery after this movie comes out

[@charleswalsh9895]

Saw the movie. Very well done but left much to be desired about St. Mothe Cabrini faith in Jesus and the very name of her order

[@ronaldwinker2197]

It is said that she as a young girl would make paper boats with violets in them floating them in the river as if missionaries were sent out to change the world. She would eventually fall into the river herself drowning. Rescued, bedridden, with little hope of a long life, Frances never gave up that missionary spirit. She tried endlessly seeking a Religious Order of women to accept her into their communities. Finally, one Order accepts her as a teacher, not as a member. When the school was to close, a good bishop encouraged her to start her own Order, and so she did with other lay teachers of the school, and Frances X. Cabrini commenced the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Her little boats with violet still float today.

[@deborahcox-mp5ul]

Sir, I was raised Catholic but have never herd of this woman before.

[@joankelley3772]

I was raised Catholic also but I have herd about her.

[@jenniferreid2688]

The boiler scene was real, not CGI.

[@TimRistow]

No CGI effects applied at all to that scene? Not even the smoke?

[@alyneanderson5048]

Mother Cabrini founded 67 institutions in this country! Chicago, LA, Seattle, New Orleans, even in Golden COColorado& NYC as well as south & Central America AND EUROPE…she crossed the Atlantic 23 times despite being petrified of drowning due to childhood near death by drowning …this movie barely touched what she accomplished. I think the film review pretty pedantic I got lost trying to follow him around. It was if he feared giving too glowing an account…”I don’t know this…I don’t know that about her…” well, look it up .

[@petechawk4100]

Read a good book on Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and you will know the true story. As a devout Catholic, I was greatly disappointed.

[@DocVulkan]

which book can you recommend?

[@murraymarshawn2175]

Get to the review. The up front fluff and description of the screening and its attendees is a waste and distracting.

[@TimRistow]

Sorry you feel that way. That's part of what my AfterThoughts vlog series is all about - sharing stories about the culture of the film going experience as much as a look at the film itself. Beautiful thing about YT...you can skip to any part of the video you want. Or not watch at all. Your choice.

[@murraymarshawn2175]

@@TimRistow The best content providers get right to the point. The build-up and background descriptions dilute the impact. As a sidebar, you seemed derogatory towards Catholics by suggesting that we're all old. The suggestion is of a dying faith. Dismissive. Great content should exalt not retreat or apologize.

[@TimRistow]

@@murraymarshawn2175 “These were largely older Catholics in attendance…some younger families, some young couples…”. Never said all Catholics are old. Just reporting who I observed in attendance at this particular showing.

[@murraymarshawn2175]

@@TimRistow Your tone and the information provided painted the subject matter and Catholics as stale. It did me no good to know the age of the fellow attendees. None. Snarky. Biased information. Not Christian. Not in its delivery. It was cheap shot. And designed to be.

[@WT-Sherman]

@@murraymarshawn2175 You come across extremely defensive. I’m a practicing Catholic, and I thought the review was straight forward and unbiased. Cool your jets.

[@michaelnotti2258]

I saw the "Shania Twain" trailer for the film. It seems the publicist for the film wants to sell the film as a you-go-feminist epic rather than a Traditional Catholic nun who drew her inspiration from the Ancient Latin Mass, the Traditional Sacraments, and pious practices that produced the best of what Roman Catholicism represents to its faithful. The shrieking noise of Shania Twain singing about a drunken girl's night out and trapsing about in a short skirt, hardly is conducive to a life story of a woman who wanted nothing more than the exhalation of Holy Mother Church and the Salvation of souls. I smell Hollywood propaganda.

[@imgoodru2840]

Wwhhaatttt?

[@lindakucinski8949]

Agreed. As soon as I heard Shania's song, I thought they are sending the wrong message about a great saint! How sad!😢

[@cbagot]

This is marketing! Don’t you think the more people who see it the better? They want all audiences to go to the film, not just a select few. Isn’t showing What a real Catholic Saint looks like the message of the film? And getting people to see it.

[@zhozhoc]

The film greatly exceeded the expectations set by the trailer. A beautiful, moving film though i wished that this saint’s faith, devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, prayerful relationship to Christ as the reason and the means for her amazing courage, strength, love and works had a place in the movie. If you can experience Cabrini in the unspoken context, you will love it!

[@lawrence4318]

Amen to that.

[@Stephen-zq2wf]

EveryOne is Capable of Courage with Faith in God Love. With the Creation of the Heavens & Earth together with the Creation of Man & Woman … God Set into Motion a “Grand Experiment”. God - Started by giving Each of Us > Freedom - of - Will… Free Will of “Personal” Choice. He then, Set Before Us … the Rules by Which He “Asked / Suggested” Us to Live By i.e. 10 Commandments and his Teachings. He then said .. Here are my Requests .. In “Our”, Grand Experiment i.e. Yours & Mine… You can Do with Your Lives as You “Free Will” Wish / Choose. But “Know This” … That Your - Eternal Life - will be Decided Not by Me, But by “Your Own Actions” in my Grand Experiment. You / The Basis of Your Eternal Life, Will be Judged … > Not Only On What You have Done > But Also, By What You have Failed to Do ! In the End, the “Free Will” Choice is “Yours” !

[@philipabraham4613]

Wow what a circumspect point of view. Indeed, I had forgotten what it's like to have no personal experience with Catholic spirituality. Clueless as a Primitive Baptist deacon from Kaintuck. (A personal retreat for a few days in a Trappist Monastery would change your life and relationship with Christ, pretty sure. There are 15 such monasteries across the US.) I'll go see the movie but thanks for lowering my expectations.

[@jerseytony1]

WHY even ask the question of whether it's worth seeing even if you are Not Catholic.. This is a very stupid question

[@elizabethhonaker4855]

I agree with your initial assessment. Cabrini’s faith seems to be in HERSELF! God is mentioned ONCE; the Lord Jesus Christ, not at all. One prayer of “grace” - no Eucharist (her great strength), Mass, etc. I did not see a rosary at her waist (a part of her habit). She was a feminist heroine who talked about “her” empire, not the Kingdom of God (at least, as the script revealed her). Disappointingly devoid of her focus on God!!

[@mariavalore6682]

I would think that would be naturally assumed since she was a nun! I think they wanted to put across what she did for the immigrants rather than her faith in God which should be apparent!

[@bridgetmivsek2828]

Growing up Catholic, this was pretty much the norm. I remember as a "member" of our local Catholic church, my parents were more than "encouraged" to "donate" to certain charities the Catholic church was involved in BUT nothing was mentioned about the salvation of souls into Christ's Kingdom, to live with Him for eternity. Personally, I found this in my current church for born again Christians.

[@shuffman8094]

Because Catholicism believes it’s thru the sacraments beginning with baptism .

[@bridgetmivsek2828]

@@shuffman8094 infant baptism does not guarantee that a God parent will stand up for the baptized infant to grow up with Christian values. Hence, I believe a person should become baptized when they are personally able to accept Christ into their life & what it means. The true meaning of such, being reborn again through baptism, is following Jesus's example.

[@user-lu7dg5ny1r]

Well goody for you. You must have been deaf dumb and blind about saving of souls and the exaltation of the the cross and Gods Saving grace. Did you ever “read “ the liturgy . Every line is biblical What about the readings Old Testament , letters, gospel.? all about salvation and Jesus saves. I actually dislike people shouting at me in church to shove a message down my throat. I’m sorry that that you didn’t understand the Bible lessons, verses , words that fill the mass. Oh and the collection thing and giving to charity.?I’d suggest you go to big tithing church where they want to see your portfolio and tell you how much YOU WILL GIVE. No if ,ands , or buts. I have heard about salvation throughout, we have actual feasts days that celebrate the dead who live in Christ. I don’t believe in Magic and “ cheap grace”. I don’t believe saying you’re “born again” makes you saved , just as much as a man saying he’s a woman, makes him one. How about Paul worrying about his salvation “ I in fear and trembling” total security , to me is only something an American church would come up with. Like an ad from an insurance company “ we do the work so you won’t have to”.

[@user-lu7dg5ny1r]

@@shuffman8094 that’s only part 0f it .sacraments can give you sanctifying grace. Aids through your journey through life. You can accept or reject it just like any gift or grace that God freely gives. Every gift every wonderful thing that has been given to you can be a gift of the Holy Spirit to lift humanity up. Do you think arts were a fluke? Or medicine or humor? These are all Gifts to be used to give the glory but also as a gift of humanity to humanity. If we don’t cooperate with God’s grace then we lose it.

[@user-lu7dg5ny1r]

@@bridgetmivsek2828 every year at Easter we have the opportunity to to reject or renew our baptismal vows. Is it impossible to reject baptismal vows made as an adult? That is a specious argument. Do we do the baptism exactly as the apostles did it.? Doubt it the Didache was the earliest document on the rites and rubrics of any sacrament. Baptism was first and foremost. There is nothing that forbids infant baptism. If something isn’t condemned in law , it means it’s lawful or a least not sinful. The Didache on Baptism basically says that hot, water cold water, living water or any other impediment is enough not to baptize. the most important thing in baptism is the baptism itself . You are marked forever as a child of God. That’s its importance and probably the reason infant baptism wasn’t condemned. You are marked by the father son and Holy Spirit as Theirs. The only importance is the baptism be Trinitarian . If it’s isn’t trinitarian, it is just a cleansing ceremony.

[@rolltide2236]

Do not recommend it! 👎 This film about one Christian denomination from the eyes of another denomination (not sure it was Christian) is what the film was trying to uncover - the false labeling of a group by another group. Saint Cabrini would have implored the help of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Christians call this with excitement, "Humility", the total trust and reliance on God and not self. This film shows SAINT Cabrini only relying on self. Very UN-Christian. Very UN-Saintly. Unfortunately, very Hollywood = Political!

[@CalvaryChapelGal-ps5yr]

I hear your opinion and I respect what you're saying. However, in this movie, I saw a woman laying her life down for others through her suffering physically and emotionally as she came up against so many obstacles from politics and her church. It's definitely a story about not ever giving up and to keep moving forward and knowing that, if you are acting in God's will, He will bless your efforts. I hope you stayed until the end and saw that chart about all the hospitals that were built all over the world to help others as a result of Cabrini's tireless efforts to serve the Lord.

[@shaneherian3638]

As a Christian I have mixed thoughts regarding the Catholic faith. So many questionable actions over the years. I believe the leadership is corrupt although many followers are true but misguided believers.

[@peterermish3017]

Why misguided? Catholic leaders run the gamut from saint to sinner. But why do think the lay Catholic is anything but a true follower of Christ, in heart, soul and deed? Is that a belief you really want to hold? Did you honestly think about your comment before posting it?

[@JJ-qt6wc]

Show me an institution that doesn't have some form of corruption. You have committed many questionable actions over the years. (You're human) And misguided believers? I think that started with Martin Luther, didn't it? When they created their own religions.

[@sheilanewcombe]

Luther broke away from the false teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and it's indulgences. Man is saved by God's grace alone through faith, not of works (sacraments). It is a gift of God so no man can boast. We are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works that God ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:8-10) We call no man Father on the earth except God who is in heaven.(Matthew 23:9) and only Jesus can forgive sins alone....not a man called the pope or the traditions made by man. There are more however, I can't list them here. RC church is a works based religion following a pope who thinks he's God and yet does not follow the words of God. Thank God Luther was sent to reveal this truth!

[@acTioNFLp]

@@sheilanewcombe No, we Catholics don't believe we are saved by the merits of our own works, but by the works that, by God's grace, give us The Lord Jesus Christ's merits. Luther was in favor of indulgences. About "call no man father", heres St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 4:14-15 "I am not writing this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you might have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers. Indeed, in Christ Jesus I became YOUR FATHER through the gospel". I guess St. Paul is a Catholic to you then, which I agree. Only Jesus forgives sins, that's Catholic teaching. Please study actual Catholic sources about what we believe, not what protestants say about it.

[@sheilanewcombe]

I was a Catholic. I left. Enough said.

[@karisbellisario619]

Who needs Martin. We have great directors without him

[@EndTheEnd2024]

Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini finds this “Angel” Studios film a mostly inaccurate disgrace. Saint Cabrini is the very first female Saint in the United States. She had (has) a WONDERFUL Pope connection at the Vatican unlike this film portrays. This film is an insult to Christianity that includes The Catholic Church and women-perfectly calculated to debut on “International Women’s Day” to increase ticket sales. Another movie of Saint Cabrini’s life will come. In the meantime, I rate “Angel” Studio’s version an F. BECAUSE Everyday is women’s day. Everyday is children’s day. Everyday is men’s day. Everyday is charity day. Everyday is Environment day. Everyday is animal day. Everyday is sealife day. Everyday is all life’s day. THAT is the message of Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini.

[@mikesen2320]

This movie has to be the most boring movie I've seen in a very long time. I applaud the acting. I applaud the vision. However, the film was just plain boring. A nun goes to america. Feeds and fosters poor kids. And what else? TO MAKE THE MATTER WORSE, I APPAUL THE FACT THAT THIS MOVIE DIDNT HAVE ONE AFRICAN AMERICAN OR NATIVE AMERICAN. AS IF AFRICAN AMERICANS DIDNT LIVE IN THESE DIRTY PLACES. AS IF AFRICAN AMERICANS WERENT EVEN A FORM OF HUMAN. IM NOT DECLARING RACSISM, BUT PLEASE, CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN HOW A WHOLE MOVIE DOESNT HAVE ANY AFRICANS AND IT TAKES PLACE IN NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA? AFRICAN AMERICANS DONT EXIST AT THIS STAGE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY?? IF THE SAMOAN PEOPLE WERE MAD, I WOULD PROLLY AGREE THAT THE POPULATION OF SAMOA IN THESE PARTS AT THAT TIME FRAME WAS SLIM TO NONE. WEST INDIAN PEOPLE. THE SAME THING. BUT NOT A SINGLE AFRICAN AMERICAN? COME ON!!! ITS BS, AND the story was boring!

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

You and your rant are now two-for-three out of reviews I've looked at for this film. Maybe you also copied and pasted the same screed in the other review and I missed it. Are you getting paid? Just curious. Beyond that I won't respond to your nonsensical attack on this film.

[@CalvaryChapelGal-ps5yr]

God puts so many of His believers in place to help ALL races of the world. One can only do so much and if we all do something, there's no limit to what He can do. I thank God for all missionaries all over the world and here in the USA. At the end of the movie, you can see a chart and yes, because of her efforts, there are outreaches in Africa. Let me encourage you..... Let it begin with you.

[@jerseytony1]

@@itinerantpatriot1196 Right this guy mikesen2320 is a disgrace to black people native Americans and whatever race he is since that part of NY was the way it was presented

[@poppiethestable1090]

Propaganda Rubbish