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

The Peace Chaplet is a simple Catholic devotion formed around seven Our Fathers, seven Hail Marys and seven Glory Bes. Here is its history, meaning and complete prayer pattern.

Saint Francis lived before the division between England and Rome. Discover why Catholics and Anglicans honour him—and how their prayer differs.

Discover the biblical history of the Tau cross, why Saint Francis adopted it as his sign, and what this simple Franciscan cross means today.

On 3 October 2026, Franciscans will mark 800 years since Saint Francis’s Transitus. Discover its meaning and gentle ways to prepare.

Wearing an Iona rosary opened unexpected conversations about prayer, repetition and faith. A short reflection on visible devotion.

Discover what Teresa of Ávila, John of the Cross, Hildegard, Faustina and Catherine of Siena teach us about prayer, trust, mercy and action.

Explore a poetic A–Z of collective nouns for faith and prayer, from an Amen of prayers to a zeal of disciples, inspired by Christian tradition.

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.

Discover an A to Z of Celtic saints from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany, with stories of prayer, pilgrimage, healing and faith.

Looking for a handmade Catholic rosary online? Learn what to look for in a quality rosary, from natural stone beads to gift-ready packaging and trusted makers.

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

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated on 16 July, a feast day loved by many Catholics because of its connection with Mary, the Carmelite tradition, the Brown Scapular and quiet devotional prayer.

Saint Dymphna is known as the patron saint of mental health, anxiety and emotional distress. This gentle guide explores her Irish story, her link with Geel in Belgium, and why Catholics still turn to her for courage, refuge and prayer.

Protestant rosary beads are often called Anglican prayer beads, Episcopal prayer beads, or the Anglican Rosary: a tactile, Christ-centred way to pray with Scripture, silence and repeated prayer.

Choosing a Marian rosary as a gift can feel deeply personal. A rosary is not only a beautiful Catholic object. It is something made to be held, prayed with, carried, remembered and returned to over time.

Choosing a baptism gift for an adult can feel surprisingly difficult. So many baptism and christening gifts are made with babies in mind: silver frames, nursery keepsakes, soft toys, money boxes and personalised ornaments. Those gifts can be lovely for a child. But when someone is being baptised as an adult, the moment often calls for something different: a gift that recognises faith, courage, prayer, commitment and the beginning of a more conscious Christian life. An adult b

Iona: an island in a wider Celtic Christian story Iona is a small island with a deep Christian memory. Its story belongs not only to Scotland, but to the sea roads between Ireland, the Hebrides, monastic communities, pilgrims, makers and the wider Celtic diaspora. Iona is often spoken of as one of Scotland’s most sacred Christian places. That is true, but it is not the whole story. Iona also belongs to the sea. Its Christian memory flows across the water between Ireland and S

Saint Benedict is one of those saints who can feel almost too large to approach. Founder of monasteries. Father of Western monasticism. Patron of Europe. A figure whose life and Rule shaped centuries of Christian prayer, community, scholarship, hospitality, agriculture, craft, and daily rhythm.