Embrace Silence, Embrace Presence: Seeking God Everywhere | September 25, 2025 | St. Simon Parish

Curiosity is one of the greatest gifts we can teach our children—and one we should never lose ourselves. But curiosity alone isn't enough. Father Brendan reflects on Herod, who was curious about Jesus but never took action. His curiosity led nowhere—he persecuted instead of processed, killed instead of connected. Father Brendan warns pilgrims not to make the same mistake. Don't just be curious about Ireland, the saints, or the faith. Come back converted. Take one thing and make a change. His challenge: embrace presence. Put the phone away during dinner. Be present to the cooking, the kids, the silence. God is in love with you and wants your attention—not just in sacred moments, but in the everyday. Curiosity must lead to conversion, or it's just a mental exercise. --- CCLI Copywrite License: 20765955 CCLI Streaming License: 20765962 Onelicense ID: 732864-A WORSHIPcast License: 17282 PERFOMmusic License: 17282