“Cabrini” opened in theaters last Friday, International Women’s Day, and grossed $7.5 million. The film, produced by Angel Studios, is based on the true story of Catholic St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, known as “Mother Cabrini.”
In the months leading up to its release, I was impressed by the thrilling trailers, but had some reservations about the portrayal of women. I wondered if this movie would delve into a feminist girlboss story. But after seeing it last weekend, my fears were allayed.
except for some slightly With a cringe line (“I’m a woman! And I’m Italian!”), “Cabrini” beautifully embodies the uniqueness of the female heart.
mother cabrini An Italian immigrant and missionary nun, she was the first American citizen to be canonized as a saint. A near drowning in her childhood left her with a weak body and a fear of water. Her physical weakness was an obstacle to her participation in religious life, and two orders refused her admission. She eventually founded her own religious order, the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
In 1889, the Pope sent Cabrini and the sisters as foreign ambassadors to New York City. During his lifetime, Cabrini founded 67 schools, orphanages, hospitals, and social services agencies throughout the United States, primarily for Italian immigrants.She also conquered her fear of water and crossed the ocean 27 times To fulfill our missionary duties.
The film is an emotional and harrowing depiction of Mother Cabrini’s mission to serve the lowest of God’s people, even as she questions her abilities as a woman and an Italian.This film contains embellishments, most of which are honestIncludes a scene in which a member of the clergy questions Cabrini’s ability to lead an overseas mission as a woman. She boldly replies: “Mary Magdalene brought the news of her resurrection to the apostles. If her Lord could confide his mission to a woman, why can’t she confide it to us?”
One of my favorite lines is when Cabrini succinctly states, “Humans will never be able to do what we do” at the end. It’s easy to see how some conservatives might find this line offensive. But aren’t there many things that women can’t do that men can’t do, and vice versa? Aren’t we naturally inclined toward different passions and strengths, regardless of our state in life? ?
For some reason, much of the “red pill” movement a little bit Focus on women’s “correct role.” Our culture often gives a woman her two extreme roles. One is a left-wing social justice warrior who screams abortion, and the other she’s a cute little trinket who just sits at home and makes babies.
But there is also a middle ground of truth. A woman is a terrifyingly, wonderfully, uniquely created human being with many different missions in her life. This is a message young women need to hear, and it’s a message that permeates “Cabrini.” Women exist for God and to do His will.
Mother Cabrini has more compassion for the sick, the homeless, and the suffering than the male leaders in her life. In her film, she storms into a Senate meeting and urges men to “open their hearts” to the innocent children being neglected in what is considered the greatest country in the world. In the scene, her spiritual motherhood shines through.
Some women are asked to be full-time housewives. He also leads other international missions. These decisions are not in our control; they are gifts given to us by God. We all have a commission from the Father for glory.
It may be tempting to think that one of these missions is better than the other. In other words, there is no honor in a simple, hidden life at home. However, this is far from the truth. The greatest woman, the Virgin Mary, was her mother and wife. She may not have led a mission abroad, but she was entrusted with humanity’s greatest mission: to be the Mother of God.
Friends, we don’t have to choose between cookie-cutter personas offered by modern political parties. After all, no career, marriage, or even having children can fully satisfy us. We are all unique individuals created for the glory of God, and only God can fulfill us. Only God can tell us who we should be.
In the words of another great female saint, Catherine of Siena, “Be who God wants you to be, and you will set the world on fire.”
Editor’s note: Angel Studios, the creator of “Cabrini,” is a Blaze Media advertiser.
