Autumn changes the shape of an evening. In summer, daylight seems to keep making suggestions: one more job outdoors, one more walk, one more hour before the day is finished.

Saint Francis loved creation—but he also embraced poverty, approached people others avoided and crossed a war line in search of peace.

Discover Saint Melangell, the Celtic patron saint of hares, and her enduring story of sanctuary, compassion and gentle prayer in Wales.

Discover Saint Hildegard of Bingen, her mystical visions, healing herbs, sacred music and the greening power of God known as viriditas.

Watch Sibyl Dana Reynolds’ reflection on bees, wool, Paisley ancestry, prayer, and sacred making, shared as a guest piece for Paisley Honey.

The garden is not solemn. It is not holding back out of respect for human sorrow. The nasturtiums are moving in the breeze. The flowers are opening. The green things are reaching over edges and filling spaces. The bees are working with their usual impossible urgency, and in the apiary, colonies are dividing and beginning again.

Saint Francis is one of those saints whose presence seems to soften the world around him. He is remembered for poverty, peace, humility, tenderness towards creation, and a way of prayer that feels deeply Christian while also profoundly close to the earth. Birds, animals, sunlight, work, poverty, song, and mercy all seem to gather around him. When we began designing this Saint Francis rosary, we wanted it to feel rooted in that world. Not polished grandeur. Not something overl

Bees are far more varied than many of us realise. When we say “bee”, most people picture either the familiar honey bee or a soft, stripy bumblebee moving sleepily from flower to flower. But the bee world is much wider than that. There are mining bees, mason bees, leafcutter bees, furrow bees, carpenter bees, flower bees, nomad bees and many more. Some live in hives. Many do not. Some nest in the ground, some in hollow stems, some in old walls, and some cut perfect little circ

Celtic spirituality continues to capture the imagination of Christians, pilgrims, and seekers alike. Rooted in the early Christian traditions of Scotland, Ireland, and other Celtic lands, it is known for its love of prayer, blessing, pilgrimage, hospitality, sacred place, and daily devotion. More than a romantic vision of misty islands and stone abbeys, Celtic spirituality offers a deeply Christian way of seeing the world: one in which ordinary life is touched by grace, creat

There is a quiet misunderstanding about Lent that returns every year. Somewhere along the way, we began to treat Lent like a spiritual endurance test — a harsh season of denial, grit, and willpower. We picture it as grey, grim, joyless: something to “get through,” something to survive. But Lent was never meant to crush us. It was meant to heal us. Lent is not a punishment. Lent is a return. And return is not about proving your strength — it is about remembering God’s gentlene

The rosary is one of the most cherished devotions in Catholicism, a prayerful meditation on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But its deep roots extend beyond the structured prayers we know today. The rosary’s spiritual essence finds an intimate connection with early Irish Christian traditions, particularly those shaped by Saint Patrick. As the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick’s missionary work laid the foundation for a uniquely Celtic form of Christian

Hello there! Today, we're going to talk about the difference between two types of bees that you may have come across in your garden or park - honey bees and bumblebees. While both of these insects play a crucial role in pollination and are often mistaken for each other, they have some distinct differences that make them unique. So, let's dive in! First of all, let's talk about honey bees, like the one in the above video. Honey bees are social insects that live in large coloni

Today, I want to talk about a topic that is important for both gardeners and nature lovers: the 5 most poisonous plants in Scotland. Knowing about these plants is important for avoiding accidental exposure and keeping yourself, your children, and your pets safe. So, without further ado, let's dive into the list of the 5 most poisonous plants in Scotland: Belladonna (Deadly Nightshade) Belladonna is a highly toxic plant that can cause serious health problems, even death, if in