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
From Ambition to Adoration
By Erick Macek
God’s grace is often clearest in hindsight. When I look back on my life, I can see how patiently and persistently He was drawing me to Himself, especially through Eucharistic Adoration…
Thank You for Loving Me
By Keith King
As we stepped out of the old white Sisters of Mercy school van and onto the warm, dusty ground of the Ugandan village homestead, we had no idea what awaited us…
What My Son Taught Me About Being Present
By Will Angel
What does it mean to be present and available?
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…
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.