Mother Teresa expert says new film contains ‘grave errors’

[Michie]

The foremost expert in Mother Teresa’s theology and legacy, Father Brian Kolodiejchuk, MC, has expressed concerns and corrections regarding the film “Mother Teresa and Me.” The film contains “grave errors” about Mother Teresa’s spirituality, the priest said.

The new film, directed by Kamal Musale, is generating buzz in the Catholic press, but Father Kolodiejchuk, who today serves as the director of the D.C.-based Mother Teresa Institute, raises critical points about its portrayal of the internationally beloved saint in a Sept. 28 statement.

“Mother Teresa and Me” follows the story of Kavita, a young woman confronted with an unplanned pregnancy. As she grapples with the decision of whether to pursue an abortion, she returns to her hometown in India. There, her elderly nanny recounts the early days of Mother Teresa’s service on the bustling streets of Calcutta. Discovering that Mother Teresa confronted numerous doubts when she could no longer hear the voice of Jesus, Kavita finds herself deeply moved by the story.

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Mother Teresa expert says new film contains 'grave errors'

A new film on Mother Teresa, directed by Kamal Musale, is generating buzz in the Catholic press, but Father Kolodiejchuk, who today serves as the director of the D.C.-based Mother Teresa Institute, raises critical points about its portrayal of the internationally beloved saint in a Sept. 28...

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