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[@whaddoyoumeme]

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[@PaulRezaei]

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[@pdxnikki1]

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[@uncle_Samssubjects]

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[@blujeans9462]

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[@sevensmith460]

NO!

[@joeveneroso3101]

I am a Catholic missionary priest and the son of Italian immigrants to America and "Cabrini" blew me away. When I was a child, my mother would read to me from Mother Cabrini's biography "Too Small a World." I teared up when I saw the Mother Cabrini I had grown to love through a book suddenly come to life on the big screen through the Oscar-worthy portrayal by Cristiana Dell'Anna. I already saw it twice and plan to see it again.

[@cinwells7]

I was raised Presbyterian and converted to Catholic as a 26 year old. I am now 60 years old and very much a devout Catholic. I also very much enjoy sharing perspectives with my Protestant family (some Presbyterian, some Baptist, some Pentecostal, and some Methodist). We all love God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. I loved your review on the movie. As a Christian I always cringe a bit when a movie has been made about a religious person or event. I plan on seeing this movie and feel I will have the same disappointment about the lack of faith shown. Mother Cabrini was completely surrendered to the will of God. All she did was with complete faith. Thank you for your review!

[@deniseflorence381]

I'm Catholic native american, and my husband is Irish-Italian.we named our daughter Cabrini after this saint, as I've known about this saint since childhood. I can't wait to see this movie!!❤

[@James-303CO]

Hey! I'm Catholic Native and Irish 😂 from Colorado I was always at Cabrinis Shrine. God bless

[@peterermish3017]

My wife is a Catholic Native American while I am Irish American and Catholic. While we come from widely divergent cultural backgrounds our faith life is identical. Catholicism is special that way. I expect I won’t mind the lack of Catholic or other theological emphasis in Cabrini. As a Catholic, I know and revere her story. It could be a good thing that the movie emphasizes her commitment to help others as opposed to a commitment to serve her church.

[@pmlm1571]

@@peterermish3017Perhaps you didn't mean it, but your statement, "her commitment to help others as opposed to a commitment to serve her church," sounds like the two are opposed. In fact, they are identical. Lifelong Catholic here. Blessings.

[@peterermish3017]

@@pmlm1571 I referred to the emphasis from the film maker’s point of view. Mother Cabrini served others, the Church and God.

[@Danusha_Goska]

Beautiful.

[@anycyclopedia]

"I will go anywhere and do anything in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know Him or have forgotten Him." ---St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

[@godblessamerica9356]

That’s being Catholic!! Christian TO THE MAX!!!

[@deborahtanner354]

Was this line in the movie? I don’t remember. She spoke one scripture that was something like We can do all things through Him who gives us the strength. I was struck by no mention of God or Jesus.

[@ugochi8858]

​@deborahtanner354 I agree with you. I picked it up as well. I wonder if this movie is a true reflection of Mother Cabrini.

[@deborahtanner354]

@@ugochi8858 I did love the movie and it made me want to know more about her.

[@limeOjello]

@@deborahtanner354 Saint Mother Cabrini herself spoke often of Christ, and drew her great strength from God. The movie was made by Angel Studios, here in Mormonland, so I wonder if they kinda neutralized anything theological to appeal to a wide audience.

[@threearrows2248]

I'm a Christian, a Baptist, and I will always have endless admiration for any person who denies themselves, picks up their cross and follows the Lord. Looking forward to watching this.

[@jackieo8693]

Amen

[@danielpitti6030]

🙏🙏

[@FleefromROME]

Catholics do not follow Jesus Christ. They follow the teaching authority ("Magisterium") of the Catholic Church- i.e. the Pope and his bishops- and its "sacred Tradition."(Catechism 95)

[@dianeoboyle4489]

Going to see this tomorrow. Can't wait!

[@barbaracastelli9695]

Amen

[@riley528i6]

As a Protestant who converted to Catholicism nearly 50 years ago, this movie spoke to me at a very deep level and confirmed my faith in the Catholic Church. “What so ever you did to the least of my people, you did to Me”...

[@jasonreese4573]

Awesome!! I'm also a convert. What a gift we have in our Catholic faith.

[@evap.5121]

Hands down the best Christian commentator on youtube. He says what needs to be said without insulting and disrespecting people. Pure class

[@adastra123]

I am Catholic and a long-time subcriber to your channel. Thank you for being so honest and unbiased . Love ya man.

[@TheKyPerson]

I'm going. I'm a Catholic and I love my saints. Frances Cabrini was such a fearless woman. Leaving her country and coming over to America to work with the poor and succeeding in her mission because she trusted in God. I've been disappointed in so many movies. This one looks very good.

[@sky-pv7ff]

Yeah, but catholics pray to saints. I used to be Catholic. Thank God I wasn't so into that. They sell saints prayers, and shouldn't prayers be free.

[@TheKyPerson]

I ask a saint to pray to God for me. I also ask people to pray for me too. I do NOT worship saints, I admire them and they are my heroes. And I've never paid for a prayer either.@@sky-pv7ff

[@adjd1576]

@@sky-pv7ffYou are mistaken on every one of your points, my friend

[@Christian-q9s]

@@adjd1576genuinely curious, i know Catholics pray to Mary and the Saints, Christian’s pray straight to Jesus. Also, we don’t believe in the 7 mysteries but Catholics do. What are the differences between the 2? Other than what I’ve already seen.

[@adjd1576]

@@Christian-q9sSure! Well firstly, Catholics, if anything, are the OG Christians. If you look at where any of the protestant faiths come from, you will trace them back to Rome, which you can in turn trace back to the 12 Apostles. I am not sure what you are referring to with regards to 7 mysteries, but perhaps you are referring to the 15 decades (or mysteries) of the rosary. But yes, we pray to the saints to give them the veneration they are due as very holy people and to ask for their intercession, as people who are humble substitutes in themselves. It really amazes me that protestants are so quick to dismiss the saints as "dead-people" when they believe, as I do, in the resurrection of the dead and eternal life with God in heaven. Isn't that what Christianity is about? I don't think they realize how they sound. We also pray to God, however, and the highest form of that prayer is in the Mass, which Christ himself instituted during the last supper. Protestants swore off this all-vital form of worship when they abandoned the Church and the line of successors to whom Jesus gave the command: "Do this in memory of me." In short, the protestants have very little of the power Christ vested his Church with, though many of them are baptized and have the ability to baptize, which is sort of a sad fact. God bless and have a good day

[@deborah5763]

I am a Catholic since 2008. I am 72 years old. I can't wait to see this movie!! I went to college in Denver, Colorado in the 1970's and always remember seeing a sign pointing to a Mother Cabrini Shrine. Unfortunately, I never visited. I didn't know some day I would be Catholic. Mother Cabrini is my hero. She is a true saint who did amazing work.

[@DerekWitt]

Welcome home! I was confirmed Catholic in 2005, one week before John Paul II was called Home. I think this timing was not a coincidence. My Confirmation Saint was Padre Pio. In fact, it was 20 years between my First Communion and my Confirmation. I just also happened to be confirmed at age 30.

[@MWroses]

Thank you for a good review. Catholic here, looking forward to this movie. Consensus from all over is that it is very good. Anyone who makes it to heaven is a saint. The purpose of the Catholic Church canonizing a saint (meaning that it can be assumed that person made it to heaven) is precisely for what you said at the end....That you can look to her story for inspiration and it makes you question your own perseverance for Christ. You summed it up well. Any Christian, not just Catholic, can read the lives of saints and be inspired. I bet her life is even more interesting than the film, as truth is often stranger than fiction. The writings of saints, especially the early Church fathers, are very edifying for the soul. I hope this film does well and that it inspires people to read about the lives of saints. It boggles the mind what graces and opportunities God gives to those who are listening...and to those who don't deserve it!! Some of the most amazing saints had previously been the worst of sinners.

[@MattKyleBullerthemattkylefiles]

Glad to see a Protestant pointing out the good in our Catholic predecessors instead of focusing on where the Catholics “went wrong”

[@BindingTheYoke]

😂ironic choice of words

[@shimmermist]

So sad to see sisters and brothers in Christ go wrong ways. But I hope people only focus on God and good people 🥹

[@rogersmith4834]

Maturity is required to remember that history proves everything sacred and holy has been attacked, and often defeated, by the forces of evil. These forces tortured Jesus, nailed Him to a cross, and lanced Him with a spear. Evil will remain a crucial threat, and good will forever face a struggle to survive. What survives reflects the intent of the challenged soul. Jesus did not tell Peter the gates of hell would not attack the Church--he told Peter the gates of hell would not prevail.

[@WayneLynch69]

I've always been astonished at how often Catholics focus on where Catholics went wrong. It is beyond beautiful, and has been unmatched in its contributions. Growing up in the '60s/'70s there was a wall of "Phil Donahue"-esque criticisms. Personally I place the same value in those I do the legacy of Phil Donahue; carny barker

[@angelahomicz1813]

Yes, I have tickets for March. I am also Protestant and have never heard of Cabrini other than as a college. But it is clear that she was a servant for the Lord and made a difference helping others. Also, I can’t think of many movies that focus on an Italian that isn’t about the mafia……that is another reason I’m excited to see it.

[@elizabethj6534]

You should look up the catholic saints, you might be fascinated by what you find 😊

[@jorgemiramontes403]

Hey, how about Rocky Balboa, huh? Whatsdamatta with you?

[@angelahomicz1813]

@@jorgemiramontes403 😂

[@joekey8464]

@@elizabethj6534 Yes, there are thousands of saints like Cabrini, with heroic virtues and holiness, who gave up their lives for our Lord. Maximillian Kolbe, Mother Teresa, Joan de Arc, Faustina Kowalska, etc..

[@cobrakillingfrog646]

Another great video. Thanks so much! I love your Christian work, been a subscriber for a while now. Full disclosure: I am Catholic, but not anti-protestant. I love you all.

[@Bruh-ss7bd]

Based, also a Catholic.

[@annemurphy9339]

We love you too, in Christ ✝️

[@ohmightywez]

Catholic here too. I was so happy to see this review as I am planning on seeing this with my family. Apart from Elizabeth Ann Seton, who founded the order of nuns who taught me, the next most talked about woman in American religious life was Mother Cabrini. This was a well done, thorough review and I appreciate the perspective on both the telling of the story and the cinematography.

[@netoponce09]

Same! We’re brothers in Christ 🙏🏼🕊️✝️

[@cvent8454]

I was raised Catholic but am now Born Again. I love all my brothers and sisters in Christ. We will meet in heaven one day 🙏🙏🙏

[@janierodriguez3017]

My husband and I are planning to see it. Thank you for your great review. I am Catholic and appreciate your objective review.

[@netoponce09]

I’m Catholic too and I’m gonna go see it soon too!

[@pdxnikki1]

Me too me too. Have a blessed Lenten season y'all. Luckily I didn't give up watching films this time. 😁🙏

[@Swordbringer]

I actually went to Cabrini University and being exposed to Catholicism, after being told it was evil, actually brought me closer to Christ and eventually led to my conversion

[@bullyboy131]

Jews, and Muslims think they are evil as well. Atheists too. Is Catholicism evil because these groups believe so?

[@warrenoleary2168]

Amen !

[@dannyboyincel]

You were told it was evil by protestants don’t believe everything you hear

[@yvonneplant9434]

It's closing after this year's graduation..Villanova is taking over its campus grounds.

[@Swordbringer]

@@yvonneplant9434 I know, I'm going to the remembrance ceremony in May!

[@AthanaSus]

I am Catholic so a definite yes to watching this!

[@kathymacellis9478]

I am definitely going to see this movie! I was taught by these amazing sisters back in the 60s . They kept the spirit and strength of Mother cabrini alive ... Not to mention gave children a great education .

[@marvinthemartian6788]

This was filmed in Buffalo New York. My older brother is an extra in it. I’ll be seeing it

[@bigzachful]

Oh wow, that’s cool. I live in Erie rn but moved from Buffalo/Jamestown my home towns.

[@juliegouker4946]

I am an Angel subscriber and as I was watching this review I got a notification to claim my tickets. Wasn't going to go but I now might rethink it. Thank you.

[@MoonFlowerCreations]

Did you know that in 1950, Francis Cabrini became the first United States citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants? Her feast day is celebrated on November 13. 🙂

[@pdxnikki1]

Very cool! I've never prayed to her. Just St. Elizabeth Anne Seton who's equally amazing. As I guess all the canonized saints are. Which is why they're saints!

[@mojebi3804]

@@pdxnikki1 You pray to dead people. Amazing.

[@dantheman909]

@@pdxnikki1 Why do you pray to saints?

[@HotManJonah]

@@dantheman909 Have you ever asked a friend or your family to pray for you? Thats what we do. We ask saints for their intercession.

[@joecannes2421]

@@HotManJonah No that;s not the same thing, that is called intercessory prayer, when the living pray for the living .When you pray to dead saints that is praying "to them". That is a position that only God has. Are these so called saints omnipresent or omniscient ? no they are not

[@AL_YZ]

I theorize that they didn't emphasize the religious dimension of her mission because they wanted to maximize the appeal of the movie. Also, Catholic spirituality especially from that time can be unfamiliar or unintelligible or perhaps even contrary to the sentiments of a non-Catholic or protestant audience. For instance, Cabrini had a strong devotion to the Eucharist and to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The order she founded is in fact named Missionaries (Sisters) of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Le Missionarie del Sacro Cuore di Gesù.) As you may know, Catholics and Orthodox believe that the Eucharist truly is Jesus Christ Himself in the flesh in the most real sense. But as an introduction, the following can be an indication of "Cabrinian spirituality": The Constitution of the religious order she founded states that "the vocation of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart is a commitment to spread that fire which Jesus came to bring to the earth." Cabrini would often repeat to the members of her order: "Let us imitate the charity of the adorable Heart of Jesus in the salvation of souls, let us make ourselves everything to everyone to win them all for Jesus, as he himself continues to do", and again: "O Jesus, if only I could open my arms wide and embrace the whole world to give it to you. Oh! How happy I should be!". Not so different from what Paul felt I imagine. (cf 1 Cor 9:19-23) She also wrote to the members of the order, "taking Jesus as your model in all events and in all your actions, falling into step with him, to walk only on his path of love". Obviously Cabrini was taking her cue from what John advised. (cf. 1John 2:6 - "Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.") To quote Pope Joh Paul ll when he addressed members of her order, "Her extraordinary activity - as you well know - drew its strength from prayer, especially from long periods before the tabernacle. (i.e. the Eucharist). Christ was everything to her. Her constant concern was to discern his will in the directives of the Church’s Magisterium and in the events of life themselves..." Pope John Paul closed as follows, "...May each of you often repeat throughout your lives these words of the Apostle which were so dear to your holy foundress: “Omnia possum in eo qui me confortat - I can do all things in him who strengthens me” (Phil 4: 13)." The above I think, allows us to glimpse Mother Cabrini's deep faith that impelled her towards the tremendous things she accomplished. There is a reason I believe God raises such paragons of our Faith from among us in every generation: To jolt us out of the "slumber of normality" and remind us that WE too are called to manifest in our living, the fullest meaning of what we profess.

[@MAMABENEDIKT]

Excellent explanation 🙏 May God reward you

[@kevincaggino7644]

What you wrote makes me want to read about her life on JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD

[@standback5806]

Well done, Al. I had to edit this because at first I wrote, “well spoken.” I was feeling your words as if you yourself were saying this to me.

[@godblessamerica9356]

How I wish this would have appeared in the movie! But, yes, it is probably to appeal more widely, and let the Lord seep in through viewers’ searching

[@joannc147]

Beautiful post on live and faith. Thank you! ❤

[@andreanah8614]

I agree ! These are hard times when we need testimonies of faith for the general public. With a woman like Cabrini among men she stands out with courage and strength. We need these type of faith movies 🕊.

[@danielpitti6030]

GOOD Faith - based movies, because there are dozens of so called "Christian Films" which are simply awful

[@mraemartinez]

Alejandro Monteverde has done an incredible job with this film. It is a real labor of love, & the team worked hard all thru the shutdowns. I am not happy about the feminista bent. Prots miss out on how wonderful our Saints are. They help us, they help us relate to them as humans & help us try to be saints. Prots don’t know what you’re missing. Look up Saint Maximilian Kolbe to see just how much we need Saints. Christ built ONE true Church…on the rock of Peter (whose name was Simon…& Peter translates to ROCK in both Hebrew & Aramaic). This is told in Mathew 16:18. I love Christ’s Catholic religion. ❤️‍🔥✝️🙏🏽😇🕯🕊

[@lizesquivel7270]

We can all learn something from the lives of Catholic Saints. The selfless lives they lived, so much suffering they experienced, and their acts of charity were truly amazing. This movie is just one of many examples. I am glad you were open to seeing it.

[@kodonryati]

I am Catholic and enjoy your channel. Glad to hear you found the movie interesting. I hope to see it when it comes out.

[@SurrenderNovena]

Thank you! I always look forward to your videos! I’m Catholic and Italian, and find your content informative & inspirational. Grazie mille!

[@godblessamerica9356]

OH, love Don Dolindo’s Surrender Novena!!

[@SurrenderNovena]

@@godblessamerica9356 Yes, it's amazing!

[@johnheah1526]

How the Italian immigrants suffered in the early days in New York and how merciful God sent Mother Cabrini amongst . I love American Italians and how many of them rose to great prominence in America.

[@pilgrimheart]

I saw it at NRB and was pleasantly surprised. But I agree with you. There were certain moments where I think it could’ve been more appropriate to lean in theologically. There was one moment when all the women are gathered together to go to Italy, and it would’ve been appropriate for them to say we could do all things through Christ, but she was encouraging the women as if there’s nothing they can’t do on their own. Other than that, I enjoyed the film

[@christinebravomom5711]

Excellent review! As a devout Catholic and avid movie lover, I expect I will have much the same reactions as you on all counts.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

I attended Mother Cabrini High School, in Manhattan, from 1957 to 1961. A shrine was built on the grounds and completed in my senior year. Those four years were four of the best years of my life. I got a fantastic education, taught by Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the order Cabrini founded. The school is now closed, and that is a shame, because it provided a wonderful educational experience, and a culture that was loving and kind.

[@standback5806]

Mother Angelica went through a lot of pain and anguish herself just trying to start the EWTN program. Rest in peace, Mother Angelica.

[@daviddabrowski01]

Also: 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ 37 Then the righteous* will answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ 40 i And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’

[@ImCarolB]

Historical non-fiction movies are my favorite genre. I am really looking forward to seeing this movie, but I think I'll have to wait until it comes out online, as I live in the backend of nowhere. My great-grandmother was an immigrant, a midwife, living in NYC at the turn of the last century. She was a great admirer of Mother Cabrini from stories told when I was growing up. She had a habit of walking to the Cabrini Shrine once a month, a trip of 8 miles.

[@Mandarintoenail1]

Is this in Colorado, or is there another?

[@kalevala29]

@@Mandarintoenail1 There is a shrine in Chicago, I think. But the one in Golden CO. is where she actually lived for a period, around 1910. There's a spring there or stream of water, still running today, that the nuns discovered by moving a large rock that Cabrini told them would reveal plenty of clean water for them to use. There is also a stairway of prayer out in the open. I've been there, but it was sometime in the mid 1980s. It's worth the trip.

[@godblessamerica9356]

@@Mandarintoenail1 I think her tomb is in NY, with a beautiful shrine and museum. I always think of New York when I think of Mother Cabrini. Her footprint over the NE US is large for Italians. I can’t wait to see this movie.

[@deborahtanner354]

@ImCarolB You should try to see it in the theater since you have a family connection to her story It is a beautiful production. I didn’t know anything about her and I am going to see it again because it was so well done. I was disappointed in the lack of spiritual anything. One bible quote, No mention of Jesus.

[@ChristIsLord7]

I’m a catholic and I’m so happy you liked it. The saints are one of the many things that I missed out on when I was Protestant.

[@LucisMMV]

I wasn't initially interested in going to see it for the same reasons you laid out. But your review has me intrigued. I think I'll probably go see it with my family.

[@danielpitti6030]

I has never got WHY some people dislike historical dramas, It's because they remind you our humanity? Also we dont exist in a limbo, we are occupying a determined Space and Time

[@lisasaims3007]

MC was my grandmother’s kindergarten teacher in NY & she later performed a miracle she promised my grandmother in a dream, by saving my aunts life she was 5! She’s the real deal! True story!

[@rayreyna4876]

As a catholic I thank you for explaining to your followers why Catholics lean on our brothers and sisters that came before us and showed us how to keep persevering trusting in Gods word and promises! God Bless. And sister Saint Cabrini pray for us! 🙏

[@Bimmerboy51]

Yes, my wife and I plan to go see this movie. I believe Angel Studios produces an incredibly well done movie and I was expecting that from Cabrini already. Thanks for the discount and we are definitely looking forward to going and seeing this movie. I’m also excited to know what other movies Angel Studios will be doing.

[@KJ1717]

Thanks for the review. Protestant here. Gonna go watch it with my wife when it comes out! 👌🏻

[@MAMABENEDIKT]

Thank you for your honest review. As a Catholic, it helps to hear what others think. Most Catholics, have at least heard of Mother Cabrini or Saint Frances Cabrini. It’s unfortunate there were not more prayerful moments or theological moments. Angel Studios is not Catholic (it was started by two brothers who are Mormon/LDS), so I don’t expect them to get it all like us Catholics (and others) would like it. Those things were probably kept out to “appeal to a greater audience.” Non-Catholics usually complain about Catholic prayers, imagery, etc in a mainstream movie. I will probably wait until I can steam it for free. As an aside, I used to be a religious sister (lived in a Catholic convent, etc).

[@nickhartung1332]

After seeing the trailer a while back, my reservations were the exact same as yours. But after your review we'll definitely be watching this movie. Thanks for doing these.

[@murrismiller2312]

i grew up in Protestant & Evangelical missions societies & supporting churches, but we RESPECTED and know of Mother Cabrini

[@WorldRenounced]

As a devout Catholic, I deeply appreciate this channel and would love to see you engage with more Catholic thinkers. (Bishop Barron, Trent Horn, Jimmy Akin, to name a few)

[@normbabbitt4325]

I love your videos. I am a Catholic and I do have great respect for Protestants. Of course, not for every Protestant, just as I do not respect every Catholic (our present Pope is no exception). I feel that the differences between Catholics (or even Eastern Orthodox) and Protestants can be looked upon as differing but essential "gifts". I love Catholicism and my Catholic faith and I can also see the amazing contributions of Protestantism. In my opinion, Catholics prayers tend to be more of surrender and supplication, while Protestant prayer fall more in line with declarations of the glory of God. Neither is exclusive of the other's temperament. My guess is that God uses both as needed in the salvation of our world and of human beings. I may disagree with some of what you say, but I also agree with much of what you present and speak of. I believe that all the "Woke" insanity is setting and highlighting a unique contrast and providing a possibility of seeing where, in essential truths, we agree and can unite with each other as followers of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am looking forward to viewing "Cabrini." I had never even heard of this saint before. Again thank you for your videos and for this movie review. Blessings!

[@maillemacanaugh1841]

I’d guess that one reason they didn’t have as much prayer/ Christian devotional/theological scenes as you would expect is because they probably want to move the Christian movie genre away from the overt preachiness that is such an alienating trope. Even as a Christian I cant stand watching most Christian movies because it always feels more like affirmative propaganda, and less like I’m being told a story worth telling. If that makes sense?

[@oneperson5760]

‘Preach always. When necessary, use words.’… St Francis of Assissi. Meaning let your life be an example and testament more than always talking at people.

[@maillemacanaugh1841]

@@oneperson5760 while I love that quote and mostly agree, it’s a mis-attribution. St. Francis never said it.

[@anastasia-fr1gn]

I agree. I think Christians should mix it up with our media. Some movies absolutely work with preaching but others work best at storytelling. Even completely fictional stories that have Christian inspiration and undertones like LOTR and Narnia need to be created and brought into the mainstream.

[@godblessamerica9356]

SO TRUE!! But I still agree with the reviewer; since Mother Cabrini’s life was so full of prayer and Christianity, it would have been absolutely appropriate to introduce it and refer to it, like a fine herb that powerfully flavors.

[@dzeller8995]

I was able to see this movie and loved it. I am Catholic and married into an Italian-American family. My husband's Maternal Grandparents immigrated in 1920 via Ellis Island and were proud to be American. Thank you for your honest review.

[@uikmnhj4me]

She was a powerful instrument of God! Just like all saints, she’s a role model and inspiration for what it means to follow Christ tirelessly. I’m Catholic and so happy to see my Protestant brothers and sisters meet her. Definitely look up St Maximilian Kolbe

[@netoponce09]

Yes! St. Maximilian Kolbe is one of my favorite saints 🙏🏼

[@bluecomb5376]

Or St. Peter Claver! Or St. Isaac Jogues! or Elizabeth Ann Seton or Edith Stein. We have incredible saints!

[@danielpitti6030]

Maximilliam Kolbe is also one of my favorite saints; He gave his lfe for his brothers, just like Christ did it!

[@jeanharhai8260]

We saw Maximilian Kolbe. It was AWEFUL. Very disrespectful and didn't represent this great Saint. It was more like soft Porn and a crazy guy.

[@benjaminfranzuela5847]

I’m Catholic and I watch your videos because they make sense. As believers in Christ, we have basically the same values that help us along our life’s journey. God bless you. ❤

[@costernocht]

My mother, who died last year, had a special devotion to Mother Cabrini. I wish she'd lived long enough to see this movie.

[@standback5806]

Your mama is with Mother Cabrini now.

[@costernocht]

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[@Yesica1993]

@@standback5806 You know that how? The point is being with Christ not being with "Mother Cabrini." Catholicism is so idolatrous.

[@pgstudio4651]

@@Yesica1993 Yes, another fool spitting in the face of the Church started by Christ himself, when did your Church start? How is Catholicism idolatrous? Do you think almighty God didn't like statues? Well, you must be better than God because God told Moses to fashion 2 Cherubs together on the Altar. But hey you know better.

[@DanielÓNiadh]

​@@Yesica1993 Hateful comment. We do not worship idols.

[@daninspiration4064]

Do not let the fact that she is catholic deter you from seeing the movie. I think it's an amazing movie

[@theecharmingbilly]

I always smile and thank God when someone talks about sound in their film reviews.

[@adllllla]

The movie does look beautiful.

[@bluemarlin2004]

The movie who sponsors is always beautiful. LOL

[@NMemone]

After seeing the trailer before Sound of Freedom I thought this looked interesting, but I was so burned out by the disastrous Summer of Girl Bosses that I really wasn't interested in yet another "I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar" themed movie. I remember cringing when she screams, "I AM ITALIAN! I AM A WOMAN!" at one point in the trailer. But you've changed my mind, Jon. She was a tough, brave woman and if the movie just reflects that I'm in. Thanks for the review!

[@anastasia-fr1gn]

Yeah those were my reservations about the movie also.

[@michaelmcguirk396]

"Let no man do anything connected with the Church without the bishop. Let that be deemed a proper Eucharist, which is [administered] either by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church [Letter to the Smyrnaeans(c. A.D. 107)]. -St. Ignatius of Antioch, who lived from ~ A.D. 35-107. He was the third bishop of Antioch and tradition records that he was a disciple of St. John the Apostle. "Fly to the Catholic Church! Adhere to the only faith which continues to exist from the beginning, that faith which was preached by Paul and is upheld by the Chair of Peter." -St. Hippolytus (A.D. 170-236) "There is one God, and Christ is one, and there is one Church, and one chair founded upon the rock [St. Peter] by the word of The Lord. Another altar cannot be constituted nor a new priesthood be made, except the one altar and the one priesthood. Whosoever gathers elsewhere, scatters." -St. Cyprian of Carthage [Letters 39:5(A.D. 251)]. "But what is also to the point, let us note that the very tradition, teaching and faith of the Catholic Church from the beginning, which the Lord gave, was preached by the Apostles, and was preserved by the Fathers. On this was the Church founded; and if anyone departs from this, he neither is nor any longer ought to be called a Christian" -St. Athanasius (296 A.D.-373 A.D.) "[T]here are many other things which most properly can keep me in [the Catholic Church’s] bosom. The unanimity of peoples and nations keeps me here. Her authority, inaugurated in miracles, nourished by hope, augmented by love, and confirmed by her age, keeps me here. The succession of priests, from the very see of the apostle Peter, to whom the Lord, after his resurrection, gave the charge of feeding his sheep [John 21:15-17], up to the present episcopate, keeps me here. And last, the very name Catholic, which, not without reason, belongs to this Church alone, in the face of so many heretics, so much so that, although all heretics want to be called ‘Catholic,’ when a stranger inquires where the Catholic Church meets, none of the heretics would dare to point out his own basilica or house" (Against the Letter of Mani Called "The Foundation" 4:5 [A.D. 397]). - St. Augustine

[@k.popper2620]

I was raised Catholic of Irish and Italian descent. Both the Irish and the Italian sides of my family came through the Five Points of New York City. I have chosen to be a Protestant and a born-again Christian, but I am very much looking forward to seeing this movie as I have known about this exceptional woman for quite some time.

[@paxcssr]

Now be a catholic...

[@martharobertson7943]

Thanks so much for your review of this movie. You describe so well the view Catholics like myself have of the Saints like Mother Cabrini. They were real, fallible people who gave their all to follow Jesus. We look up to them as great Christian heroic examples. We are often misunderstood as worshipping these older siblings in the faith, but just as you described, they are great Christian examples to follow in our life’s trials. I’m looking forward to seeing this movie.

[@madonnahood3381]

As a life-long Catholic, I am very familiar with this story. Her faith will be shown in her actions. To not turn off non-Catholics, the director didn't show the sisters, children at Mass, the sisters saying their office, etc. That might have turned off non-Catholics.

[@RLuca84]

I went to see it. Some parts as an Italian American were hard to watch but it was inspiring to see one of my own rise up and succeed when the weight of an entire city was on her shoulders .

[@mysotiras21]

Thanks. Very objective, even-handed review. Sounds like "Cabrini" is worth seeing.

[@gwenewing6837]

I am Catholic and attend the traditional latin mass. Yes, I am going to see the movie, can't wait! Alejandro Monteverde is a remarkable director and a faithful catholic!

[@LeonadoMusic]

The Passion of the Christ was done by Catholics back in 2004. What did you prostestants think of it when it came out? At that time I was a Evangelical and I loved it.

[@watermain48]

My wife and I are both Catholic from birth. We will be going to see this movie for sure. Interestingly, our parish church has a relic of St. Mother Cabrini in our altar. Great video and review.

[@DerekWitt]

I’m Catholic. I saw the film this afternoon. I don’t know how faithful it was the accounts of Mother Cabrini’s life. But I thought it was wonderful. I thought the pope being portrayed was Pius IX, and not Leo XIII. But in either case, I thought the actor portrayed the pope quite well. I saw who looked like Theodore Roosevelt. I don’t know how involved TR was with the events involving Cabrini, but he was on the board of New York City Police Commissioners. All in all, this makes me want to learn more about her.

[@DolphinWithIgloo-fg3ow]

The biggest obstacle for Christians will be other Christians.

[@lekat525]

This is the best comment and so true🕊❤

[@germain1947]

I agree, it just seems like it never ends. It's always something wrong with this faith. And there's always something wrong with that faith and everybody says. Oh I love jesus God is love makes me sit back and wonder?

[@Calciu_83]

I probably watch 1 theater movie per year. This one has been on my radar for months, def going to watch it.

[@phillipnoone8044]

I'm always looking for Christ in unusual place, so I appreciated this review. Thank you😊

[@MrSophire]

How is watching a movie about a Catholic setting an unusual place to find Christ?

[@JB-qe5eb]

Catholics are Christians.

[@godblessamerica9356]

I hope you get to meet more holy Catholic Christian’s in your lifetime… there is no one more full of Christ than one who eats His Body and drinks His Blood fully conscious of doing so :)

[@kathleendellavia7862]

I saw the movie, am a practicing Catholic, and agree with all of your critiques of “Cabrini”…was glad that I watched it and was swept up in its historical context from beginning to end!

[@Nomorehero07]

Your review has piqued my interest, though I'll definitely watch it when it releases here in the Philippines. I'm pretty sure they will love it since majority of the Filipinos are catholic.

[@rpmgrlca]

It's fantastic that there are studios outside Hollywood that are producing quality work. It gives me a bit of hope for the future.

[@kentwood9821]

There is a vast and rich ecosystem of orthodox and Catholic saints and church fathers and mothers to be explored for staggering examples of how faith was and can be lived. They are there to benefit anyone of any denomination, so dig in! Thanks for the great review, will definitely see this.

[@ordinarycatholic658]

“I will go anywhere and do anything, in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know Him, or have forgotten Him.” - Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini 🙏🏼 ( 1850-1917) Thanks for your review! I’m super excited to watch this epic, uplifting film.

[@Redant1Redant]

I saw it and really liked it. I agree. The cinematography is over the top super high production quality. And I agree it needed more scenes of her praying and or getting spiritual guidance because you know that went on. Overall, I really enjoyed the film and I’m so glad to have learned about her. I did not know about Cabrini.

[@michaelrossillio9297]

I have had a spiritual connection with Mother Cabrini since I was a student at St. Donato's Parochial School in Overbrook, PA from 1962 to 1970, and was taught by The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mother Cabrini's religious order of nuns. I remember that the fully professed nuns were addressed as "Mother" rather than "Sister" because Mother Cabrini wanted the children, particularly the orphans, to feel that the nuns would be like mothers to them. In the mid-to-late 60s, the term "Mother" was changed to "Sister" and the religious name that was given to each nun was changed to their baptismal name, for instance Mother Elvira became Sister Dorothy and Mother Laurentzina became Sister Diane. A few years later, the sisters changed to a modified habit.

[@robertamansfield3375]

Her strength was from God. She was a nun. The show didn't reveal how much prayer, or the daily masses she and the other nuns went to; or the daily meditation of scripture which nuns do. The movie was a WITNESSING of CHRISTIAN LIFE when we FOLLOW GOD'S WILL. Cabrini is about a nun who was holy and became a Saint. The way it was made (minimal Catholic theology) was to show the universal life of a christian- living your prayers, worship and scriptures for the glory of God.

[@nancybnice]

I'm Catholic and think your review was exactly how I felt about the movie. Thank you

[@KathleenPape-u7l]

I'm definitely planning to go. It looks wonderful. Alejandro Monteverde makes quality films. I've never been disappointed.

[@youtubeKathy]

My nieces are Cabrini and Kateri. Yes we are catholic! I’ve heard good things about this movie. We’re looking forward to watching.

[@bluecomb5376]

St. Kateri should be their next film!

[@petrinapedry6450]

My daughters name is Kateri Frances after Cabrini as well:)

[@Cate5013]

Yes, I really want to see this film! I'm a proud Catholic so am eager to see how this saint is brought to life on the big screen

[@m.riveram9217]

I am so glad you went to see it! I am definitely going on opening night.I read her biography and the movie only touches on her mission in NYC. This woman did 23 Transatlantic trips and opened 67 institutions. Mother Cabrini, pray for us. ❤🙏🏽

[@FraggyAjja-sh9ey]

Yes. As a Catholic I am eager to see this.

[@dianaswanson5705]

As a Catholic, thank you for your honest review. There are so many stories about Saints. And there is a Catholic saint everyday where you can read about their life and in which inspire your Christian faith 🙏 because they are real people not perfect but just willing to do the will of God..

[@onanisland6813]

I'm no Catholic myself but I'm all for seeing movies that accurately depict the life of these extraordinary people of faith post-Jesus. Sometimes, the prejudice between different Christian sects made everyone blind to the fact that there are indeed many "different Christians" who went and dedicated their lives sincerely to Jesus and His teachings.

[@ericretzlaff701]

Saw it with my wife. I am Catholic. It was a touching film. Like you, I wish it had a more intense faith perspective but faith underlaid ❤ her works, despite so many obstacles.

[@KittyChanU2]

I saw the trailer at the Chosen. And was considering it. So yes, after your review, I will go. I don't think I can use your promo coupon. I'm up in Canada, remember Cochrane 😊

[@PaulineCorral]

I am Catholic and I saw the film. I too thought it was beautifully made. However, I also noticed they included nothing of Mother Cabrini’s prayer life. She was never shown crying out to God when facing yet another roadblock. I know the Lord was her strength so showing a little of that would have seemed more appropriate. I am guessing even non-believers would think so too. But what an inspiration she is. Thank you for your review.

[@jerryglover8418]

Thanks for the review. We will definitely try to make time to see it now.

[@AvalonMagique]

I have been an admirer of Mother Cabrini since I was in my teens (long story). She was an amazing woman! You forgot to mention that Giancarlo Giannini is also in this movie. He is one of the great actors of our time. Thank you for this review. I'm forwarding it to my friends.

[@PK-zb6wh]

Thanks! I think protestants can learn from our Catholic saints….they are regular people just like you or I. Ya learn from St Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, St Peter, St Paul, etc in the Bible. The saints are saints for a reason. Regular ol’ folks that have done amazing things for Christ and Christianity.

[@finallythere100]

As a Traditional Catholic Christian. Good review. I also thought that, despite her personal drive and grit, one can only accomplish that much facing that number and levels of opposition, w the forces and graces of the Holy Spirit. The writer I hard was not sure he could write a story about a saint, so , yeah, that part should have been more specifically conveyed.

[@blujeans9462]

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing it. The trailer looked amazing. For years we would visit a relative that lived on Cabrini Blvd in NY and it was my understanding there was a church on that street that had her incorrupt remains - although I was much younger so I can't be certain if that is true.

[@sunshinegirl4660]

I can’t wait to see the movie. Mother Cabrini was one strong woman with strong faith! As with all Saints, her life was a beautiful example, encouraging us to keep picking up our crosses and following Christ wherever He leads us. With HIM anything is possible!

[@raissamarking-fg9wl]

I haven't been to a movie in a theater for over a decade. I just might go see this one!!

[@KyleWhittington]

That's both disappointing and kind of a relief to hear that there's no theology. I wouldn't expect non-Catholics to get Catholic Theology right (just like how Catholics rarely get various Protestant theologies right). But it's cool to see Angel Studios defiantly rejecting the nonsense of mainstream Hollywood.

[@jiherrera7418]

He didnt say NO theology. He just said "Lite on" theology, I believe.

[@asdlkj9911]

You don’t have to be Catholic to appreciate the faith and struggles of Catholics. The same with Protestants. We should not delegitimization each because we have differences in faith.

[@MAMABENEDIKT]

Most Catholics love Dietrich Bonhoeffer. I know a lot of people (myself included) who whole-heartedly enjoy George MacDonald books.

[@mikebusquaert2612]

I saw it over the weekend, I loved it, I am a former Catholic who didn’t know anything about her. I agree with you the story line could have been improved by showing her prayer habits. I would say a must see movie or our times

[@rickb9736]

Well, after your review... I'm an planning to see it. Thank you

[@RedRiverMan]

As a Black Catholic Christian I love this review!!! From history it shows ho bad a time the Italians -especially dark skinned southern Italians faced in a still very racist country and made me reflect on how evil racism has been even towards other europeans. I wish it was more Christ centered-that was St. Francesca's whole life and mission but maybe it will inspire folks anyway as it did you and the 20 protestant Christians. Jesus, the Word of God, cuts through denominational and racial and every other barrier because He cut the veil between God and man FOREVER!!!!

[@jeanharhai8260]

My husband is 1/2 Ukrainian/Lemko and 1/4 Italian. I am 1/2 Irish Catholic. Both of our direct ancestors (parents/grandparents) encountered extreme prejudice. There were signs on most businesses when my mom was growing up in Chadron, Nebraska: IRISH NEED NOT APPLY. The Eastern Europeans in Pittsburgh/Monessen, PA were mistreated. They worked as "slaves" for Andrew Carnegie and in the Steel Mills of Monessen, PA. Moving to York, PA in 1980 we experienced disrespectful comments because we were Catholic (it was predominantly a German Protestant town for the 1st 20 years we lived here. And yes, the African Americans were poorly treated. It is now a multicultural community and the prejudice towards Catholics has improved a little.

[@shanahendricks9831]

This is so crazy, I didn't wanna watch the video talking about this movie 😅 so glad I did ❤

[@jolab1810]

I took my middle school daughter to see it yesterday. We are not Catholic. It is a beautiful movie, with a good message. We agreed that it would have enhanced the message if we had seen Cabrini in prayer a time or two as she sought to overcome the obstacles to fulfilling her mission. Obviously, that had to have been part of her ability to do all the things she did. The acting was wonderful, and it's a beautiful movie. My favorite character, aside from Mother Cabrini, was Vittoria. Her storyline was compelling, and I found myself invested in her outcome.