St Francis, Our Seraphic Father

Could St. Francis have saved the Church from its own imperialism? Let's explore the 'what if.--> Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ In this episode, Charlie and Brian explore the life and teachings of **St. Francis of Assisi**, focusing on his **mystical vision**, his connection to nature, and his profound impact on the church and the world. They discuss St. Francis' **stigmata**, his work with the **poor**, and his spiritual connection to the **earth**, highlighting his view of all creation as part of a divine family. The conversation delves into how **St. Francis’ teachings were in stark contrast to the **imperial influences** that later shaped the church, including how the **Franciscan missions** were misused to colonize indigenous peoples. They also discuss how **Franciscan mysticism** and his **earth-centric spirituality** resonate with **Christopaganism** and **Druidry**. The episode offers a deep reflection on how **St. Francis’ life** could have reshaped the church had his teachings been fully embraced.Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcastThank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and community--> Thank you for Tips or Donations: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett https://patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Guided Meditations Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0J2QAAlD1uaIJvQ3Sr9sIqO Christopagan Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0ISXDQkZBRB7EHrUUJgXlGN The Everything Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0Ln3eGW-tDk2R68PM6c182OCreation's Paths Podcast: http://www.creationspaths.com/podcast Church of the Oak Podcast: http://churchoftheoak.com/Hallowstead Podcast: http://hallowstead.com/Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/## Chapters:00:00 Introduction to St. Francis of Assisi00:51 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian01:01 St. Francis' Divine Mission and Influence01:40 The What-Ifs of St. Francis' Teachings04:48 The Feast of St. Francis and His Mysticism06:44 St. Francis' Legacy and Misinterpretations07:28 Franciscan Order and Imperial Influence08:11 The True Teachings of St. Francis10:51 St. Francis: The Early Christopagan13:24 Folk Practices and Witchcraft15:50 Connecting with Spirit: The Franciscan Way16:09 The Humanity of Jesus: A Franciscan Perspective16:48 Living a Life of Service and Grace18:35 The Legacy and Controversies of St. Francis19:57 Finding Joy and Purpose in Life20:42 The Folly of the Imperial Church21:17 Lessons from St. Francis: Pivoting in Life22:34 The Power of Community and Generosity24:00 Exploring the Writings of St. Francis25:53 Engage with Us: Share Your Thoughts on St. Francis27:31 Supporting Our Mission: How You Can Help28:28 A Prayer for Guidance and Compassion Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe