Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Cabrini" Movie

Do you know the true story of America's first canonized saint?
"Cabrini," a movie from Angel Studios, tells the incredible true story of Mother Cabrini, the first American citizen to become a saint. It is a historical biopic showcasing her selfless service to the Italian immigrant population in the United States. Mother Cabrini's unwavering dedication to the dignity and respect of those in need reminds us to always look out for the ones still seeking a place at the table.
Today, Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film, "Cabrini." The movie is in theaters this weekend. He encourages you to allow the story of this remarkable saint to touch your heart and inspire you to make a difference in the world.
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[@lisasaims3007]

Mother Cabrini, was my grandmother’s kindergarten teacher & later saved my sick 5 year old aunt, she told my grandmother in a dream! True story!

[@DrStrange1000]

Wow! Almighty God is too kind. God bless your family 🙏🏼

[@indianap.williams5763]

What a blessing 🙏🏽♥️

[@junehenderson7072]

Awesome!!! GOD BLESS YOU and your FAMILY 🙏

[@lisasaims3007]

@@junehenderson7072 Thank You so much, that is very kind of you!

[@mmut8602]

That is so amazing! God is so good!

[@shelleyalamneck]

I was sick in a hospital attached to Cabrini Chapel in Chicago. All of my family and friends prayed for me in her chapel. I know my life was saved because of these prayers.

[@alhaeri1]

yes of course it was the prayers it had nothing to do with the doctors for sure

[@user-cs4to7qm3k]

Best quote: “we can either serve our weakness or our purpose, but not both.” Loved this true story! This is my heritage! My great grandparents came to the US from Italy. My grandfather was raised in an orphanage in Philadelphia. I wished they had shown more prayer also! I cried happy tears, sad tears and proud tears!

[@hamie7624]

What does that even mean though? Seems like a goofy platitude.

[@corbyanderson5555]

@@hamie7624 I think it means we can either serve the Lord's calling for us, or we can serve our own desires.

[@cherylbrooks821]

@@hamie7624 well, I never said it in those words, but on those days when someone has work to do and just isn’t feeling it, or has some physical illness, which isn’t critical, but one could have crawled into bed without feeling guilty, one caters to a strength in oneself, and didn’t cater to not feeling great, and tending to their “weakness” instead of using their strength to persevere. That’s how I see that statement.

[@jrpacer6355]

Same here my grandparents came from Italy on a boat

[@CJChesspnp]

My great great grandfather came from Sardinia through Ellis Island, so I appreciated the movie in this aspect. I think the producers missed the opportunity to connect her trust in God.

[@sashaa_pp]

Hello Father Mike. My comment is not about this video. But I wanted to thank you so so much. You changed my life. I'm french, 31 years old from Paris and I'm going to be baptize in March. I'm on day 50 of the bible in a year. And thanks to you I understand God a little better each day. Without you I'm pretty sure I would have give up my reading because I wouldn't have understand the love of God for us.We don't have an app so well made here. So again thank you so much. ❤❤ I pray for you and will pray for your team and community ❤❤

[@dorcas4035]

Glory to God & congrats in advance❤️‍🔥🙏✝️

[@maryharrington8983]

Ainsi soit-il. Deo gratias!

[@Midwestyorkie]

Im also on day 50! (Well 55 now 😅)

[@MC-Minority]

Congrats bro! 🥳 Welcome to the family! 😁 we're happy to have you. 🫂🫂

[@joeterp5615]

The movie Cabrini didn’t make me cry from what I remember… but your comment did! My Dad’s ancestors (and thus mine too) immigrated to the US from France about 200 years ago. I’ve seen old letters in french that demonstrated their incredible faith. France has such a rich history of saints and wonderful Catholics. Take a dive into it. St. Thérèse of Lisieux has been an amazing friend to millions of Catholics for over 100 years. I suggest reading her writings, as they’ve helped many grow in intimacy with Our Lord. My oldest sister is named after St. Thérèse, as her writings were an immense help to my Father as a young man, as he was trying to figure out the place Catholicism had in his life as he studied biological sciences in college and was surrounded by so many people who didn’t believe in God. But through his own family, St. Thérèse, my Mother (who he met at college), and Catholics he kept his faith… and it grew so he could pass it along to us, his eight children. And he know has 23 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren! God Bless you - and with joyful hearts we will welcome you to the family on Easter. By the way… I just noticed that May 17, 2025 will be the 100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Thérèse! I now feel inspired to gather other family members to travel to Lisieux for the occasion! - and of course visit other places like Paris and Lourdes too!

[@Sable1837]

I just took my 89 year old grandma to see it. She is an immigrant from Italy. We both loved it. She did say some parts upset her - how the Italians were treated - but it is good for me, her granddaughter, to understand what they experienced. As Italian American Catholics, we highly recommend it!

[@sgabig]

How did your grandmother want Italians to be treated ? If your grandmother is 89 that means she was born in 1935 - during Mussolini 's administration. Immigrants should be grateful for being allowed into the USA let alone receive any charity.

[@vitad4039]

@@sgabig wow what a seriously spiteful pathetic ungenerous comment. I'm in Australia and my family migrated from Italy in the late 60s at the Australian govts invitation as they wanted skilled labour. We weren't called daegos, guineas and the other sub human names the Americans (who were migrants themselves ) called those poor early Italian migrants . Quite upsetting to watch. It also gave me a better appreciation of how quickly the early arrived Italians needed to assimilate in Americato to avoid the severe discrimination tactics of the time. Watch the movie again and focus on the New York city mayor to appreciate my comment. I have relatives in Chicago who barely speak a word of Italian and now I'm understanding why. The Italianess has been stamped right out of them. Very sad.

[@sgabig]

@@vitad4039 what's wrong with encouraging people to assimilate? I have Irish ancestors & Irish immigrants were called names & discriminated against - it's not unique to Italians

[@tld8630]

Free Masonry was behind the Evil in Nyc and is Still somewhat Today ​@@sgabig

[@johnmolina3284]

Don't ya remember when Captain McCloskey calls Michael a "guinea" before the strikes him across the face???

[@debbiekotch6006]

Thank you for the review Father Mike. My son would listen to you. and he was reading the bible "in 365 days" He only made it half way. He passed away in November. He had Muscular dystrophy. You inspired him. I miss my best friend.

[@gerrylbucci292]

So sorry for your loss God bless you ALWAYS!🙏🛐📿🙏

[@lorrainesekera4100]

So sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort and peace 🙏

[@suzannewhite758]

My husband and I also sobbed. For us, it was because we experience in our world and country a profound LOSS of faith, integrity, morals, ethics, loyalty, dedication, love, family, education, etc. we were sobbing at our own funeral.

[@Amio_Michele]

Father Mike is gift from God. He has brought so many people back to God including myself. I pray for you Father Mike always. Please pray for me. ❤

[@maribelbueno775]

I totally agree with you. Fr. Mike is a gift from God. Thank you for everything you do 🙏🏼🛐✝️🕊️

[@sttefaniesteche108]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Snezanah]

Fr.Mark Goring also 👍👍

[@chrisk2451]

Watching the young boy console Mother Cabrini after his own brother passed was exceptionally moving. Her love for them helped to form his genuine compassion. Great Movie. The real guidance of God was not lost on us Catholic Insiders! ❤

[@happysunnyrain1531]

​@@b8akaratn it was a miracle that she lived longer since the doctor said she only had 2 years to live.

[@maryrankin9869]

@@happysunnyrain1531 God is in charge.

[@happysunnyrain1531]

@@maryrankin9869 yes God gave her more years of life. She was a beloved servant of God. :) 🙏

[@angelrosec]

I almost lost it during that scene. So loving on Paolo's part, but at the same time to see the fleeting moment of raw despair.

[@kumaridesilva3992]

I wasn't even sure Enzo was Paulo's brother, or if he was simply an older street kid who helped Paulo after Paulo was orphaned . . but yes, they had a touching relationship

[@danielclewley8147]

You’re spot on, Father. Mother Cabrini is one of my patron saints. She attributed her success, all of it, to the amount of time she spent in front of the Blessed Sacrament. God’s grace supplied her real strength. I was so grateful that there was a movie about her. And at the same time, I was sad to not see more of where her power came from…God. I cried too. God bless you, Father.

[@maryleone2023]

It was implicit in her dedication and service to God's children that her actions were prayers as well. Also, everyone knows that all nuns pray and have great faith in God. The movie showed that Cabrini's faith was so just by the fact that her faith "moved mountains."

[@scot7181]

My wife, who is Italian, and I saw Cabrini yesterday and it was stunning! a story that not even many Catholics don't know. Everything about the film is 5 stars: the story, the acting, the cinematography. I took Cinematography in college, this film is again STUNNING.

[@Gonefishing701]

100% AGREE!!! My wife and I saw it last night and we both loved it but my first comment as we walked out was I’m surprised there wasn’t more praying. That was disappointing.

[@suebordelon4617]

What better way to pray than doing His work?

[@mmut8602]

It would have been wonderful to highlight that she did her work for God. The movie really seemed to stress "nobody tells me where I don't belong" versus "God has a job for me and I am full of love for Him who I serve."

[@mmut8602]

It would have been better to see her acknowledge that the work she did was because of her great love for and devotion to God. Not the emphasis the movie put on defying where someone else said she did or didn't belong.

[@caradinajumonville6369]

I agree with you, for I cried too because she was so fearless in doing God’s work to serve her people in need. I loved when she said, We Italians ran the world and I’m sure we can run a hospital .”

[@sgabig]

Irish people spent generations paying their tithes & taxes to build up society & it seems unfair that Italians who still think they run the Roman Empire to coopt & take over what other people built

[@watermain48]

We are fortunate to have a relic of St. Mother Cabrini in the altar of our parish here in Idaho. She was an amazing saint and is most worthy of the request: St. Mother Cabrini, please pray for us.

[@maryleone2023]

We have her body in an altar enclosed in glass at the Cabrini Shrine in Washington Heights in NYC. She was found to be partially incorrupt and her skeleton is covered by her dress but her face and hands had to be made of wax. Her heart was sent to Rome.

[@user-qr8ed9qp6l]

From Mary: I saw the movie yesterday and I am crying on the inside still. This movie was not story about a Catholic but about a women who did God's work against great odds. My husband who is not Catholic was deeply moved by this movie. It is a piece of history we need to know about.

[@lourdesfernandez3541]

Father Mike, I agree with you. I posted this comment on an interview with the actress that played St. Mother Cabrini: Sad that the interview is about the power of a woman and what she did. Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was doing the Will of God; she never would have bragged about what she was able to accomplish as a woman; she would have given all the glory to God. "We must pray without tiring, for the salvation of mankind does not depend on material success; nor on sciences that cloud the intellect. Neither does it depend on arms and human industries, but on Jesus alone." - Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini

[@maryleone2023]

The film showed a nun who was God's servant. The Sisters of St Joseph taught us that work is prayer when it is serving others as God intended. The film show just that. All nuns pray and would not have become nuns if they had no faith in God. Cabrini's faith and prayer are a given. The movie never hid the fact that she was a nun. The movie showed a nun working tirelessly to serve the poor, despite having poor health. Cabrini's work was prayer and her accomplishments were proof that " faith can move mountains."

[@mathurm100]

St. Cabrini Pray for us. I ended up on hard times back in the crash of 2008/9 and couldn't find work. after a year and a half the only thing i could find was in a different city. when i relocated i could only afford to rent a room in someone's home. it was in a neighborhood named after St. Cabrini. She was looking out for me. one thing that just astounds me is how the saints find us. we don't need to find them. they present themselves to us in very powerful and beautiful ways. St. Cabrini will always have a special place in my heart and i can't wait to watch this movie.

[@user-kz8mq8co8i]

No one wants to hire an 80 yo on a cane. I need a job but I’m smiling.

[@bicecomichista2124]

Love that “the Saints find us”. So true!!

[@DrStrange1000]

She is always with you. God bless you

[@DrStrange1000]

​@@user-kz8mq8co8iAs padre Pio has said, please don't worry, have faith and pray. God will guide you sir 🙏🏼

[@anagonzalez413]

My daughter and I went to see the movie this weekend. First of all, we were surprised at the number of people in the theater, more than we expected! They came to see part of the great work of a Catholic saint, one of our own❤ like Fr Mike says, one of our sisters, Mother Cabrini🙏 I'm sure her zeal and determination to serve poor immigrants came from a life prayer, moved by the Holy Spirit. May we be moved to serve the needy living around us., even in the smallest of ways, but with great love! Treating everyone with dignity. ❤

[@Bigbird1ist]

Wow Mike! As a 77 yr. old Baptist, I wished as you did that the movie would have shown what we both knew Cabrini surly took all these challenges to Our Heavenly Father. That being said I feel the reason you went into the chapel to finish the movie was because of the complete uniqueness of the story line. We are all hungry for more of what the movie was about. God is in charge and how we, all Christians, long to see it once again on the big screen.

[@angelrosec]

Love this comment

[@user-kz8mq8co8i]

I thought the movie demonstrated her faith very well. She behaved in circumstances she had never encountered and behaved in ways she never had before. And she spoke the language that was necessary in order to be heard. It still happens today and relying on our faith lets us speak the language necessary in order to be heard. Yes, faith. Listening to God’s way. Sometimes it takes muscle put in a gentle but serious manner. I thought the movie presented a lot of God’s way. I think she surprised herself on accession because it was not her normal behavior, it was her faith. Yes, she listened within her faith as God wanted her to. It was fantastic. It was belief.

[@susanfusco7343]

My Nonna grew up in one of Mother Cabrini ‘s orphanages. It was the orphanage outside of Poughkeepsie, New York. I don’t remember the exact name.

[@karenfowler5199]

I attended St. Frances Cabrini School, and church. Never knew where the name came from until today. Great and moving movie, beautifully done.

[@michaelrossillio9297]

I attended St. Donato Parochial School in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia, from 1962 to 1970. My teachers were nuns from Mother Cabrini's order, The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I learned a lot about Mother Cabrini and have had a spiritual connection to her that is still going on today. Nuns who had worked with her would often come to visit us in the classroom and would tell wondrous stories about Mother Cabrini.

[@nelmor29]

Good morning Father Schmitz. I'm doing the bible in a year on your podcast. Thank you for taking the time to teach us, to spread the word GOD, for your priceless service. GOD bless you

[@jackiegrawe_art]

I was at her shrine on Ash Wednesday. Lit a candle for a special intention. It is a beautiful location in golden Colorado. You can light virtual candles for any special intention. 🙏🏼.

[@rutheiermann3476]

Went there a couple years ago. Would love to go back again. It's nice to see the Stones she laid in the form of the Sacred Heart on top of the hill.

[@cmartigettinfit]

I was born and raised visiting this shrine! Mother Cabrini, pray for us!

[@cathycolarusso6567]

I went to the shrine in Colorado too! It is so beautiful. We are going to the one in New York next week.

[@juliagooliagiulia723]

Totally agree.. speaking as the daughter of Italian Immigrants this film definitely touched my soul.. my father especially suffered when he came over in the 1960's--still there was prejudice --he saw his brother in law called a "dog" in front of him as they were doing landscaping work for some rich people in the North shore of Chicago suburbs.. some people are just hateful, but you cannot let that stop you.. You just keep working and move on.. .. This movie was 5 stars but needed more GOD!! St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was a HOLY Saint due to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in her Heart.. she had a deep devotion to the Sacred Heart and that was not even mentioned in the movie. still, the movie is a must SEE for everyone!! Thank you Fr. Schmitz for being a witness.. God Bless you!

[@barlow335]

My daughter and I went to see the movie yesterday and we too wept through the entire movie. We were so moved by the force, the bravery, the empowerment of this woman of God. God's graces truly moved her through every moment of her life. Both sides of my family were devout Catholic Italian immigrants during this time period and I know they were faced with so much hatred and discrimination, but they did not let that discourage them. They knew that God would help them so they worked very hard, learned the language, became citizens, found jobs, built their own homes and raised large families. They have been gone a long time, but I have never forgotten them and their struggle and they will be in my heart until I die. And hopefully I will see them again in Heaven.

[@rissa_mariposa]

Same in my family, this comment got me shedding a tear

[@lizethcantu]

I cried like 4 times! Towards the end watching the pictures of the real nuns and the mass at St Peter's square during her canonization made me cry the most. I thought about the power of God working through her the whole time and it was so touching for me. I went with some friends including a priest and we all cried during the movie. I loved it❤️

[@janissevalenzuela]

“Mother Cabrini says we're going to reveal to them by how we treat them, how we feed them, how we clothe them, that they're deserving of dignity, that they have dignity, and they're deserving of respect. And there's something about that that's so Catholic at its core. So, we're going to give the best we can to every person around us; we're going to give our very best to God. And that was something that came across, that in serving the poor, serving the underprivileged, we're not going to give them our scraps. We're going to give them the very best we can afford to give them, and that was something that just hit my heart.” - Fr. Mike Schmitz - such a beautiful review!!!!

[@11antun]

Amen

[@sgabig]

actually, I found that anecdote to be annoying. Immigrants should feel grateful for anything that they receive & shouldn't feel entitled to demand more out of a system to which that haven't paid into

[@marylouross2431]

Actually, this scene about the fabric bothered me. I grew up poor, and my mother made all of our clothes, and we could not afford expensive material. But we never looked shabby. And I always felt special, because my clothes were beautifully and lovingly made and looked just as good as any department store clothes that you could buy. The choices of fabric In the movie were not between decent fabric and rags!

[@11antun]

@@marylouross2431 My mom made us clothes alsow and they war precious and not expensive! But we got gifts from Family freands that war not poor, and they didi not bay cheap clothes for us because we war poor! they gifted us with Nike and gap, because they wanted to make a teen girl happy!( in the late 80’ and early90’) it was for me like a miracle. I never felt poor! we war 5 kids, granny and parents, very happy family. I was grateful for the clothes that mom made and for the gifted clothes from Friends and family! All of it was charitable and with grace! Thank be to God!

[@skhogan7978]

@@sgabig - in giving to others, are we essentially giving to Him. We shouldn’t be looking to cut corners of our own giving nor demand anything of others’ responses; these are distractions to what He asks of us. If we make our serving truly about Him, we should be looking solely inward to our call to give our all. For they are the face of God; God who deserves our all! ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ -Matthew 25: 44-45- “Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you." -Luke 6:38- With Cabrini’s intent too, was she nodding to the fact these kids felt less. She recognized they were as much of God’s children as any other child. These kids needed to know this Truth. Dressing the part was a language that could communicate just that; this was a visual language they understood.

[@thakard]

I just returned from watching Cabrini and I was very surprised. The acting is very well done and the use of both English and Italian really adds to the movie. I also thought that the sets, costumes, and cinematography seta a realistic and accurate feel to this period piece. This is what a "empowerment" movie should really look like. A person who dedicates themselves to make the world better, and not just for personal gain. I very much hope people don't sleep on this one.

[@brendanlewis8170]

I teared up at least 4 times!!! And I know part of it was convicting me because this woman does ALL of this tremendous work while constantly being absolutely and completely exhausted. But a lot of what made me tear up is the sheer power of love! I mean every time she faced an absolute brink wall of resistance... she stopped. Pondered a moment. And then kept fighting with the deepest and most powerful love possible. And love like that... it is spiritually, emotionally and physically beautiful! And that's why I teared up. At the end of the movie I said to myself "This!... THIS is the church I serve and love!" The church who has the most world wide presence of love and care for those in need.

[@empackmanmueller1725]

Loved it! Proud of my Catholic faith after being away for over 20 years. Made me realize that God calls all of us to become saints. Even when we suffer in this world God is always there showing us love and trying to make us saints! Saint cabrini pray for us

[@user-hy4op7ie1f]

The actress deserves an Oscar nomination.

[@maryleone2023]

So does the movie. It should be nominated for Best Picture, Director, Cinematography, Sound, Best Original Song sung by Andrea Bocelli and his daughter.

[@CarmenGarcia-nl7or]

Father Mike, I cried a lot during the movie realizing the social inequity from back then and still exists today! We should all be as strong and active as Mother Cabrini 🙏

[@joygrantonio1984]

As the Granddaughter of Italian immigrants from New York and Philly, this truly hit me to the core. I cried for my people, for Mother Cabrini and all she had to go through. With the grace of God could she accomplish these amazing things. God Bless you Father Mike in all you do !

[@charliethomason]

Thank you, Fr. Mike. I see your point about there needing to be "more God" in the film, but I also saw SO much of God's grace being poured through Mother Cabrini. Seemingly any ordinary person would have been stopped, held back, sent away, etc, but God clearly had a special plan for His servant, Francesca Cabrini, and nothing was ever going to stop that.

[@janewilhelm3568]

I so much cherish Mother Cabrini’s divine example for my life and living as one of God’s children. For me, actions speak louder than words and her faith and relationship with Our Savior is so clear in the presentation of her actions in the various aspects of her life with Christ.

[@maryleone2023]

Thank you. Her whole life was a prayer.

[@elainekinney6186]

Thank you for bringing the fact that God guided Cabrini in all she accomplished, this isn't emphasized in this film! Thank you again! We owe all to God!

[@streamscreen]

My aunt has been a sister with the Cabrini order for 40 years.She became a nun later in life she was a nurse in Chicago .We are an Italian family from the south side of chicago.He’s been in Africa as a missionary and is 80 now.They started many clinics there.The sisters are all in serving God.

[@christiandpaul2022]

The fabric selection for the uniforms is a wonderful story. The psychological benefit for those children is priceless.

[@donnaperrotta300]

Jesus said, “ as you do for the least of these you do unto me” Matthew 25:40. We wouldn’t give Jesus the skimpy inferior cloth.

[@dianekeilman]

Father M1ike, I saw this movie with my friend for a early birthday gift. I am of Italian American desent so a lot of the prejustice St. Cabrini suffered from I experieced into the 1970's. I can't believe her strength, courage, and faith to move forward with her projects. She gave respect and demanded respect. Her faith in God gave her the will to accomplish her mission. I have always followed you. I also hear you in the Hallow app. Go see the movie if anyone is on the fence Proud to be an Italian American! 🇺🇸🇮🇹❤️✝️📿

[@SophieLovesSunsets]

"I felt something in my heart" I believe it was the Holy Spirit in Father Mike's heart 🕊✝❤

[@judykelly5477]

Agree 100% with your analysis 👍🏻 I came away with a disconcerting feeling even though I really enjoyed the movie. Upon reflection I realized it was because Mother Cabrini’s deep spirituality was missing. I wanted more glimpses into her personal prayer life. My husband is a deacon and preached his homily on Mother Cabrini purposely adding in quotes of hers that expressed her intense faith and love for Jesus and His Sacred Heart ❤️‍🔥

[@amclaudet]

Agree!!

[@mmut8602]

Yes!

[@gracegarcia2413]

Fr. Michael, I experienced the same thing. Towards the end of the movie I was so emotional and just cried. I also cannot explain why. A movie well worth watching.❤

[@user-kz8mq8co8i]

Because it was done so well. Great production, great actors, done well throughout. My friend and I at 80 cried throughout. It was a moving production.

[@janettegildelamadrid1830]

If you liked this movie and you have a chance to give your feedback in a poll that may pop up on your phone, it will help bring more movies of this caliber to come to our theaters. In a conversation with the theater manager, he said this very thing. I encourage everyone to do so.

[@911theanonymous]

Your crying was probably seeing the relentlessness of Gods grace, wanting His Will to be done and choosing the most unlikely person to do His work and do it in His way. His grace is overwhelming and when I think of what he accomplishes in us, through his grace, it brings me to tears. The Almighty, Powerful God loves us to the point of folly. Who wouldn’t cry at the thought of His tenderness and love towards us. What a wonderful and awesome God we serve. All glory to Him!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@audreyanna3602]

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 and beliefs by not being too “religious” I cried too watching this, and wasn’t sure why. Clearly the Holy Spirit is at work in this film.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

Your comment about meeting the world where it is and that the movie attracts everyone makes sense. It may be more important just to reach people and keep them interested instead of going beyond what they can understand now.

[@AJP.OT7]

Well said and I agree

[@CitySlickerButtKicker]

So many people I know who are not Catholic have raved about the movie. There is no doubt its Catholic, they know, but this is about getting to the point of the heavy lifting it takes of the faithful.

[@angelrosec]

My youngest daughter and i watched this movie Friday in a sold out theater. It was immersive and left us wanting more, to continue to walk with St Cabrini in her mission of the world.

[@alphacause]

I am eagerly anticipating seeing "Cabrini". It fills me with optimism that faith based entertainment, whether it is the riveting streaming series "The Chosen", the compelling and heart wrenching "Sound of Freedom", or now, "Cabrini", can rival other content from Hollywood when it comes to dramatic content and production value. For far too long, Christians have had to settle for entertainment content that had cheesy and overly preachy dialog, had poor acting, and looked cheap. It is high time that our faith was portrayed in the best possible light in film and TV.

[@deniseurban6704]

We plan to see the movie tomorrow afternoon. I’m thinking you may have been moved to tears because the waves of immigrants continue to come to this country today. They face many of the same difficulties now as those who came previously. Without making my opinions appear “too far right,”please keep in mind that the earlier generations were admitted after making legal application to do so. They wanted to become citizens of The United States of America. People who are overrunning our boarders today are not necessarily applying for citizenship. I have great concern for what is happening. If one is willing to break the law to be here, they are already admitting that our laws are insignificant to them and they will do whatever they like to achieve what they want. God help us all.

[@joanditullo4865]

Dear Fr. Mike, I grew up in Poughkeepsie NY. We lived across the Hudson River from West Park NY where Mother Cabrini built her orphanage (Asylum). Both sides of grandparents where immigrants from 1903. Although the Cabrini movie was good (and it did make me cry especially thinking of my grandmas and grandpas) it missed the mark on how she was filled with God’s gifts. She also did miracles. My grandfather was a recipient. When she was digging for the well, she asked my grandfather to help move boulders. So he went with a few friends ( could have been uncles) to blast the rock. When the fuse was set they ran and hid but the dynamite didn’t blow. My grandpa told the others to wait and he went to see why the fuse didn’t work. As he was getting close, Mother Cabrini called his name. He turned around to her and the dynamite blew!!! Not one piece hit my grandpa. ❤ When her body was exhumed my eldest aunt was asked to be there. She told me she remembered a strong and beautiful scent of roses that came out of the coffin. This is my beautiful memory of Mother Cabrini. A strong, determined yet religious woman set out to do God’s Will. And her love of humanity, not only Italians, reached all over the world!

[@user-ki2vh1uc5k]

Thank you for sharing your family's experience with Mother Cabrini. 😊

[@shj0792]

I just love you Fr Mike! You found a way to bless us with this review of a secular movie. Some say it flows as a social justice movie rather than a testament to faith in God. I tend to think Catholics will benefit the most as we, knowing the lives of the saints & their knee time, see the power of grace & love in this movie. We do not believe in human strength, rather in the power of answering the call of God! No doubt she attended Mass & prayed for guidance from her blessed mother through the rosary… the true force behind her! I am in gratitude for Angel Studios highlighting the life of a great saint. I encourage everyone to know go & learn more about her. I am & it is keeping the fire burning! May God be praised Now & Forever!!

[@suzannemiele522]

Fr Mike, I cried watching only the film clips I have seen up to today. So I can imagine exactly why you could cry while watching the film!!!! I live in Italy so the film won't debut here tomorrow like in the US. I believe you cried because you could see, feel, perceive the power of God in this amazing, powerful, Holy Spirit filled saint, Santa Francesca Saverio Cabrini !!!! We will be going to visit the Shrine dedicated to Madre (Mother) Cabrini located in Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, this month, my family and friends from our parish. What a Gift from God that we can make this pilgrimage not far from where we live in Monza! I encourage all in the US to visit Mother Cabrini's Shrine in NY near The Cloisters museum!! Thank you for reviewing the film for us, Fr. Mike. God bless you. And may the Blessing of Mother Cabrini be upon you !! With respect Suzanne Miele & family

[@lishmahlishmah]

Thank you fr. Mike. From Italy Waiting for the releasing of the movie here too. Mother Cabrini is known in US much better than in Italy. Can't wait for more people here may know the story of "our sister and our mother" 💚

[@pattibrunner4546]

Not enough God? Totally agree with you Fr Mike! The filmmakers avoided showing prayer, the word Catholic and even the name of Pope Leo XIII, instead they focused on her struggles as a woman accomplishing the impossible. Thank goodness they added the postscript at the end of her canonization with the map of her accomplishments. In our weakness is His strength made known. Praise God for giving America this wonderful saint! The movie was a high quality film with great actors, scenery and sound.

[@marylouross2431]

I enjoyed the movie however I felt the emphasis was on “girl power“ Rather than the power of God especially when she said, at the end of the movie that Men couldn’t do what women do

[@skhogan7978]

I remember learning from one of my favorite English teachers who taught that good writing won’t be explicit. It won’t say “It was summertime.” Instead, it sets the scene where the reader can gather information from all the descriptive language eliciting the reader’s senses that would conclude it was summertime. This movie was filled with Scripture-- from what it exemplified, what visuals it chose, to actual quotes used. Its entire heart was Him, Our Lord. Cabrini, was a display of what a faithful servant who reflected Him and His Works looks like. It did so faithfully, reverently, no “shock value” or explicit content necessary.

[@skhogan7978]

@@marylouross2431 - I can see how one would see that. Closer to the movie release date, and this release date being in Women's History Month, it leaned on that angle for marketing. After seeing the movie, I believe this intention behind the promo was to reach a wider scope of audience who can approach a faith based movie with more openness as it appears to be but a human experience-- then leaving, with greater understanding of persons with deep faith. I think the one explicit line that captured all that Cabrini tried to demonstrate with us, as an audience, but so too, her adversaries was at the climax of the film. When she "puts on His coat of armor" via NUN vestments, enters a chamber of Italian political adversaries who immediately discredit her for her pertaining-demographic, in which she pushes back to strip herself of these distractions. She presented herself, not as “Cabrini” or even a woman, but (to paraphrase quote) “a voice to the voiceless.” With that mayor then, when she entered his chambers likewise and won, he couldn't fully accept it on the terms that he lost to a woman. Despite her win for Our Lord's mission, at the end of the day, Cabrini could not be seen as anything other than by her biology. Thus, from where he stood, he had to pad his own ego with the statement he did: “It's a shame that you're a woman, mother. You would have made an excellent man.” His lens was still not resolved, nor would it be so quickly within this quick exchange, but it was for this reason he would only admit defeat to a “man” like woman. Thus, she sought to correct this lens by saying “men could never do what we* do.” (*Not “I”- “we”, as in, she is no “exception” to any rule). It was a zinger. It used his very thought of the differences between men and women, and while he sought to give men ultimate credit for doing anything capable, she flipped the script to wake him up from his muddied lens. This zinger was merely a tool for humbling since the only "language" he could see and speak from were the differences between men and women. He wouldn't understand anything deeper than this human piece, thus it's a bit futile to proceed that way. But perhaps with this humbling from Cabrini, there's hope he possibly could obtain the greater God-Centered wisdom in the future. She seemed confident, and he did smile at the retort; perhaps she foresaw change and clung to this hope as well.

[@maryleone2023]

@@skhogan7978 Bingo! You said it so eloquently. The film did not have to show her praying actual prayers. The Sisters of St. Joseph taught us that work is prayer, when it is dedicated to serving God's children and purpose. Cabrini worked selflessly and tirelessly at serving God's purpose. The movie was about a nun and it is a given that all nuns pray and have a strong faith in God and devotion to him.

[@CitySlickerButtKicker]

There was a scene when Cabrini and the other nuns sat at a table in their convent in Codogna, Italy and they said a prayer with a picture of Jesus on the wall behind Cabrini. And there was also a shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the orphanage, the one when the inspector came in, it was after the scene Cabrini was talking to a man whose nephew was arrested for no reason and Vittoria, the prostitute, carried flowers over to Jesus' shrine and smiled.

[@katpellot5898]

🙌🏽 Santa Cabrini, Ora pro nobis 🙌🏽

[@wms72]

IN NOMINE PATRIS ET FILII ET SPIRITUS SANCTI. +AMEN

[@user-kz8mq8co8i]

I am a Dominican assistant and serve as she would have wanted. I sat through the movie with another Dominican that gave as I have as our occupation. Both of us 80 or older. We both cried through the entire movie. Why? Because it was just as we cared for the underdogs. We could have one good conversation with you if you would come visit. Lots of Dominicans that have had to stretch within God’s will to help others. That is what we do. Come visit. You will love us. Central Illinois. Loved the movie it was done well.

[@FrancoSebastianSuarez]

😊🎉❤ I love you, guys! God bless! :D

[@user-kz8mq8co8i]

@@FrancoSebastianSuarez 42 Dominican Assistants and Sisters sending you prayers in a gathering this morning. We have a great love for you and your prayers too. 23 of us went to see Cabrini. All of us cried. That felt good. ❤️

[@FrancoSebastianSuarez]

@@user-kz8mq8co8i Thanks a lot!! ♡ (^^) praying for u all guys as well!!! Lovely people :D

[@chrisgrimme6693]

You are a gift to us all Fr Mike!! May God bless you and your mission to spread the love of Christ to the world!🙏🏻📿❤️😇

[@mry5892]

I'm crying just hearing you speak about God's grace and the power He gives to the weak. Seeing the movie this Sunday...

[@DerekWitt]

I went to see it this afternoon. It was beautiful. I don’t know how faithful it was to accounts of her life, but I want to learn more about her. I’m not going to spoil it for anyone. Let’s just say that the last few scenes were powerful. I saw several other historical persons in it. Mother Cabrini, pray for us!

[@Airship27]

We saw it this afternoon. It had me often in tears. We all have the mission of taking care of the least of our brothers and sisters. And I wrote these words before hearing you did the same, Father. WOW.

[@CatherineKoziatek]

I want to see it this week. I am grateful that these types of movies are made and hope that people watching them would want to know more and seek more about God and how to live out a life of faith after watching them. We need to see and experience more faith, more hope, more love to counteract all the negativity, cynicism and hate in this world. Let our love and light shine!

[@gamacabuhay]

God be with you Fr. Mike. May the Holy Spirit keep you safe and give you strength always- from your viewers in the Philippines.

[@jameschin1786]

Hi Fr. Mike. I think the reason you cried during the movie was because Mother Cabrini reminded you of your belated mom. I received an email from "Legacy" notifying me of your mom's 1 year anniversary since her passing, and I'll be praying for you and her. Thanks so much for the recommendation and I'll definitely watch "Cabrini". God bless.🙏🙏

[@aknmo541]

How lovely. Prayers for all. ❤

[@denisern55]

James, do you know how to contact Fr Mike? I have the college address where he works, but wonder if you know of a way to message him directly where he’s most likely to read it. TIA

[@jameschin1786]

@@denisern55 So sorry I don't know how to contact Fr. Mike nor have I ever contacted him. I just did a Google search "how to contact Fr. Mike Schmitz" and apparently he has an instagram and twitter account (got it from "Bulldog Catholic" website). I can't post the link here as it will get automatically deleted by KZbin. Hope this helps.🙏

[@annamariebarlikas]

The profoundness of our heavenly Father ❤ He never ceases to amaze me ❤

[@NickleCoder]

This is an amazing movie, and I think everyone needs to see it! A rare gem of a movie that is authentically good.

[@barbarawalsh2875]

Since it’s from the same studio that made the chosen, I watched the last two episodes of the chosen in the theater on Saturday. There is something going wrong in my family right now. And I’m trying very hard to deal with it without saying anything about it. I tried and sobbed through the whole 2 1/2 hours at the end of the chosen season four. Some of it deserved every bit of tears that I shed but some of it was the outlet I needed for the pain I was feeling. We want to see Cabrini. Especially since we grew up in the South side of Chicago and we know what those projects were like that that bought her name. If nothing else I’ve it it doesn’t matter who sees me or I try to cry quietly, but knows that I’m crying it only matters that what is on the screen is getting to me and I understand it and it hurts me to see it. I hope it makes me a better person because of it.

[@kelkabot]

I am dedicating my rosary to you today. May God heal your heart and give you strength. Amen. Love from your sister in Christ.

[@barbarawalsh2875]

Thank you so much for your kind words and your gift of the rosary. I would like to say that I’m handling this well, but I’m not. It is so kind of you to think of someone who you’ve never met. May God’s peace be with you.

[@denisern55]

Godspeed to you and your family. It’s good you turn your situations over to God. He will message you when you are quiet to hear his words. I know because he’s done that for me for years at the RIGHT MOMENT when you are quiet to hear him ❤

[@glogirl7]

Angel studios is run by the Mormons, Tom Ballard is also a Mormon. Just sayin;

[@Maggie-yv5md]

I cried during the movie also. Very moving.

[@josieleyva5482]

A must see movie. It was phenomenal. Cabrini was an amazing person. He had so much love and so much courage. A very brave, strong woman. I loved the movie🥰

[@ruthortega5822]

Father, always a pleasure hearing your voice and your opinion toward all things. You inspire me. You are human and we humans have a tendency to cry, sometimes not knowing why. Thank you for being human.

[@wackadoodle12]

Father Mike your videos mean even more to me since I started going to church . Thank you. ❤

[@deborahcozzetti-reclaimvoice]

I cried too! The perseverance, faith, and knowing deep in her spirit she was called and fashioned for such a time. Once the breakthrough came, she was ready to carry the mantle of building throughout the world! I wept deeply!

[@tinamagee5054]

Right on Fr Mike.... I loved it BUT I kept wondering WHY it didn't include scenes of her in prayer. I know as a saint and as a very sick individual trying to accomplish the impossible she most certainly was on her knees daily praying with all her heart! Done of what she accomplish would have been possible without praying to our Father for HELP to help those in most need and bring the light of Christ into souls. Why did they leave that critical element OUT?

[@meihui7767]

I wish they wouldn’t have left it out

[@LOTRLoamduviel]

Watch Raymond Arroyo's interview with the man who actually knew Mother Cabrini. His answer to this question was "her whole life was a prayer". (For what it's worth)

[@meihui7767]

@@LOTRLoamduvielOne still has to pray though:)

[@R.87.M]

Father Mike, just so you know, YOUR videos make me cry! Definitely the Holy Spirit ❤️❤️❤

[@eunicedonato6695]

Have watched Cabrini at the cinema. Just released in Australia last two days. Like Fr. Mike…. I cried almost non-stop… It’s Moving… the inhuman conditions of the poor immigrants living in one of the richest and most advanced Countries on Earth…. Let alone the racism and intolerance . I come from an Italian Immigrant Family here in Australia…. But many of my parent’s relatives immigrated to the USA in the late. 1800’s . The Boys were only 14 years old. I heard many stories … But this film really brought it even closer. Clearly, this formidable woman, Nun, Saint was led by the fire of the Holy Spirit. This was not touched upon in the Movie, perhaps because it was made to teach a broad audience, not just Catholic, Christian movie-goers. Regardless, this movie is INSPIRING and cannot fail to make one truly examine one’s own life and ask oneself: How can I Make a difference? How can I contribute to making a better world for those who have not had my privileges…. ? All in all it’s a story that inspires unrelenting Faith, Courage and Fortitude in the face of any and all adversity.

[@joyce9463]

Fr. Mike, I just love you! God is so present in your life and you are so generous to share this with the world. I look forward to the day God will grant me the grace to meet this His servant.

[@jaylaw.7660]

💯💯💯💯

[@maovilladel7344]

Great review, will be watching it this weekend ✝️🙏🇻🇦

[@catnoir3575]

Just you giving us feedback about this movie made me tear up. I will see it with my family❤You are amazing Father Mike Gob Bless🙏🙏🙏

[@user-gl5dp3jp6z]

Thanks, Father Mike. I can't wait to see the movie Cabrini too.❤😊❤😊

[@edwinmalachy]

Mike you shed tears, as I did, for the LOVE demonstrated in this saint who uplifted children and others. As we all SHOULD.

[@lourdesreeves6328]

The ending - I was bawling. But the part when they arrived at 5-Points it brought tears.

[@JohnHenrysaysHi]

Thank you for covering Cabrini, Father Mike Schmitz! And, hopefully, the Passion of the Christ sequel is an even better biography than this and Sound of Freedom (your review for that was great!). God bless you, Father Mike! I'm praying for you. Please continue praying for all of us!

[@MarissaLaZar-zw6vd]

Hi Fr. Mike, first time on here! I guess I was divinely guided to your channel. I just saw the movie Cabrini tonight ❤️😊🙏 I too cried at some scenes and especially at the end. I was so overwhelmed with her Determination, Strength, Grace, Goodness and Love. She is an Inspiration for All that seeks Hope when a situation seems hopeless. I truly ❤❤❤ the movie and the actress who played Mother Cabrini!! 👏👏👏👍👍🇮🇹

[@gaiblyon991]

Thank you, Father, especially for your tears at contemplating whatva Mother Foundress is called to do by God, out of love for God and the good of so many. I thought of a Mother Foundress in our time that is gilled with love for Our Lord, Our Lady, and moved by the Holy Spirit, has also built an universal movement that is Eucharistic, Marian and with the power of the Holy Spirit. As she always says, she is the smaller daughter of Our Blessed Mother. I cried watching the movie, because it reminded me of her. So many know her but I thought how little we know a Foundress’ heart.

[@emmagrove6491]

People who don't believe in Him aren't aware, I don't think, of the incredible power He has and the tremendous good that can come from Him. Thank you for sharing you were moved to tears, and watching it in His house!

[@janetandrews1306]

Thank you Father Mike. I will be watching this movie.

[@dzeller8995]

Thank you Fr Mike. I have tickets for tomorrow night. I have been looking forward to it. I am so pleased to have entertainment that I want to watch and not blush or be shocked by what goes on the screen. I understand that they may not delve into Dogma or into Mother's prayer life. But this is a start. Kudos to Angel Studios for being willing to take a chance on these topics. I loved Sound of Freedom and am a fan of The Chosen. All good products.

[@bishpentia]

I saw this movie tonight. I found myself also crying. I get it, it was powerful. God bless

[@karenmcdonnell6657]

Thank you, Father Mike! All for the greater glory of God!

[@maureenwalsh8752]

Thank you Father Mike! Know I and so many are praying for you and all our priests ❤️

[@paularamos4238]

Father Mike, I also found myself crying through the movie. My heart was so stirred I could not control it, I just cried.

[@paul-3614]

Well said, father.Yes, it was an absolutely phenomenal film, a must-see. I found myself crying in the theater as well. My devoted mother, at 9 years old, entered an orphanage of St Cabrini located in upstate New York due to my grandmother having an Abortion. So the movie had a profound impact on me, to say the least. I watched it with my 12 year old daughter, which was beautiful. Saint Mother Cabrini, thank you for everything, and pray for us to love with great charity 🙏 BTW, I'm going to watch it again this week. Go check it out yourself

[@MoMo-mo8bg]

Fr Mike, you get me every time….you pop up on KZbin when I need guidance and your message is spot on….ugh it’s so annoying, just kidding. You’re the best. I continue to learn and grow on faith, never knew about this Mother Cabrini. What a great example of what we need in this world today. I tell everyone I know about you and hallow…..even non Catholics can enjoy hallow app…..doing bible in a year, look forward to it every night. Thanks for the info, message and for just being you. Love all of you, have a great week 😊

[@Eternallyhopeful7788]

I can’t wait to see the movie! I ordered tickets months ago (pre-sale)…. I see it on Friday evening! ❤❤❤

[@dianagarbin8269]

As a child, I remember visiting the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, CO. with my grandparents and parents. We climbed a gravel path to get to the top of the hill, today there are concrete steps so it is more accessible. I so appreciated this film in telling her story. Her faith is the driving force behind her courageous decisions to push forward amid obstacles. I'm just happy I can go to the movies to see these stories emerge. Thank for your eloquent review.

[@user-bc4vn6gn4k]

Thank you for that review Fr.Mike. "Cabrini" surprised me in so many ways; especially how the Gospel message of Love, discernment and Charity are emphasized thru her actions and perseverance in the film, and in her real Life; that could only be by the Grace of God. For Christians who want see miracles: Mother Cabrini"s life was a perpetual miracle. I will definitely see "Cabrini" again!

[@gloriabecerra1794]

I’ll probably cry, too. In Spanish we say, we are “chillones”😂

[@JoseGomez-dj9iu]

One chillion here 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@gloriabecerra1794]

I cried a lot! I guess cause I felt so bad for those Italians; because they are humans and all humans have dignity.

[@SilviaRodriguez-ln4ob]

Fr Mike your faith is beautiful & i love it, it encourages me to keep going , God bless you

[@marylynnhilton8566]

I cried too! My great grandparents were these Italians. The movie reminded me of their hardships, struggles and strong faith that helped them to persevere. I cried for them as well as those people who were so prejudice. It is hard for me to understand why people can be so hateful, uncaring and unloving.

[@janetdiaz8916]

You brought me to tears. Sometimes we don't see what is right in front of us.

[@PaoloRafael-dq1ei]

Father Mike, thank you for sharing this story. Hope to be able to see it in my country too. God bless and greetings from Austria!

[@jeromehope5823]

Fr Mike, Always a great message. Thank you !

[@maryeleazer3169]

Thank you Father can’t wait see next week 🙏🙏🙏we are taking our Parish Priest with us ❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@Mishaguate]

Today, I cried when I watched the movie. Saint Cabrini pray for us. She was a true warrior for the children and poor. She did not stop anyone to reach her goals.

[@equilibrium2147]

God bless you Fr. Mike 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼