Testimonials
Each life holds a story of God’s grace. What you’ll find here are real moments, shared honestly, where parishioners recognized God moving, guiding, and loving them along the way. “I'm a little pencil in the hand of a writing God, who is sending a love letter to the world.” - Mother Teresa of Calcutta
The Hour I Gave to Jesus
by Marcy Tyree
On Monday, September 15, 2025, I had signed up for Eucharistic Adoration from 8–9 PM and I had invited my sister, Ann, to join me in…
When God Calls You by Name
By Dawn Alcorn
I’ve enjoyed a blessed life. My childhood was loud, fun, and happy…
Why Ashes?
By Jo Zink
Why do we wear ashes on Ash Wednesday? Not only did I not understand the answer to this question, but I didn’t even bother to ask or wonder about it for many years…
One Faithful Yes at a Time
By Maribeth Gieseke
I was raised Catholic. My parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors were mostly Catholic…
A Father's Sacrifice
By Joan Steele
In the fall of 2008, my brother-in-law, Tom Vander Woude, prepared to winterize his family's above-ground pool with his 20 year old son Joseph, who has Down's Syndrome. Suddenly, he noticed something very wrong…
A Relationship Worth Building
By Mary Pat Zink
I am a cradle Catholic. Since I can remember, I have known, believed, and practiced my Catholic faith, but there was a time when it wasn’t truly my faith.
The Eucharist Through a Boy’s Eyes
By Eamon Heath
My name is Eamon Heath, and I am a nine-year-old boy who goes to St. Max Church…
When God Interrupted Our Wedding Plans
By Allie Marcum & Samuel Peterson
God’s call didn’t come in a way I expected or wanted, it came through a big argument with my brother…
What’s your story?
If you feel called to share your personal encounter of Christ, we would love to share it with our parish family! Your witness, by name or anonymously, could touch others at all stages in life. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact communications@saint-max.org.