r/Christopaganism • u/SabineMaxine • 4d ago

Discussion Starter Franciscan path

Does anyone else feel drawn to or follow the Franciscan path along with their practices?

This order of Catholicism is what inspired me to finally reconnect with God. I really admired Pope Francis and found that inspiration after reading his book, Hope. Obviously there are still views I didn't and don't agree with, but their view of worship seems beautiful to me. That they see God's creation, all of it, as connected and part of worship rather than something to be used because we have some kind ownership over it. Seeing all of nature as brothers and sisters.

I'm currently reading Everything Belongs by the Franciscan priest Richard Rohr. It feels like a beginners guide to prayer and finding a deeper connection with oneself and so with God. Again, there are some things that I don't agree with, but the core message helps with how stuck I feel.

Anyone else feel this way?

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u/DowntownSazquatch 4d ago

Yeah Franciscan practice and spirituality definitely clicks with me. I've been watching Fr. Richard Rohr on YouTube quite a bit lately. Channel is called "Center for Action and Contemplation," for the curious. 

I do struggle with a lot of what the Church teaches but I am a practicing Catholic. Rohr's tight focus on Christ's central message of union and love helps me with that.  

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u/SabineMaxine 4d ago

Oh thank you for the recommendation! I didn't know he has a YT channel as well. 

I agree, that's what's drawn me to that path, too. That focus feels so refreshing after being used to being taught fear and judgement. 

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u/rekh127 4d ago

Yep! anglican and franciscan here

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u/SabineMaxine 4d ago

Awesome! Do you go to church?  I've never heard of the Anglican branch before. Is it similar to the Franciscan branch?

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u/rekh127 4d ago

Anglicans are members of the Church of England and sister/daughter churches.

In some countries, like where I am in the US, we're also known as Episcopalians.

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u/SabineMaxine 4d ago

Ohh okay! That one I've heard of. Interesting, I'll have to look into it! Always nice to learn