Category: Faith & Spirituality

Saint Adomnan and the Law of the Innocents

A monk without a sword changed how the world saw war—by daring to protect those who could not fight back.

In the 7th century, battles were cruel. Warriors fought hard, but it was the weak who suffered most. Women, children, and priests often got caught in the middle.

One monk stepped up. Adomnan of Iona didn’t fight with swords—he fought with an idea. In 697, he spoke before powerful men and told them: protect the innocent. His Law of the Innocents said that women, children, and servants of God must never again be harmed in war.

For many, it was shocking. No one expected mercy to be written into law. But Adomnan showed that real courage isn’t always on the battlefield. Sometimes it’s in choosing compassion when the world is full of violence.

Even now, wars still happen. But every time someone chooses to defend the weak, Saint Adomnan’s voice is alive.

ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

Traces of courage, silence, and sacrifice—this is Saints.

Listen on Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, and YouTube Music

Pray

Real prayer is simpler than requests—it’s the quiet awareness that keeps your heart open to God all day.

It’s the Thought that Prays

When people think about prayer, it’s usually like, “Lord, I need this… please fix that…” And that’s fine—God listens. But if that’s all we do, it feels like a transaction.

Real prayer can be simpler. Sometimes it’s just remembering He’s there. Sometimes it’s trusting even if He feels quiet. Sometimes it’s a soft “Thanks” in your head while walking.

You don’t need long words or perfect lines. A deep breath that says “Okay, Lord, I trust You” is already a prayer.

You just have to think about Him often, as much as possible in a day. While walking, eating, waiting in line, or staring at the sky… a small thought, a tiny “Thank You,” or quiet trust— that’s already prayer.

And when He’s in your mind like that, you’re less likely to drift into the wrong stuff… and more likely to notice little chances to do something good.

Sometimes we pray, and when there’s no answer, we close the door. What if the answer was already on the way? What if God was about to deliver… but the door was locked?

Prayer isn’t just asking—it’s keeping the door open. And it’s not about loud or long words. It’s the quiet part—thinking about Him as much as you can. That simple awareness keeps the door open. Even in silence, that’s already prayer.

ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

Praying Without Words, the album is on Apple Music and YouTube Music.


Album Cover Photo by Mike Giles