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

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Ever Started Reading the Bible...Then Quit?

By Brent Billman

Although I’m a cradle Catholic, I opened the Bible only occasionally in my younger years. Every attempt to dig into the scriptures ended after a few days…

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Grant Me the Grace

By an anonymous St. Max Parishioner

Recently I was asked if I wanted to write a reflection on how the Scriptures have impacted my life. Honestly, my initial thought was that the person had asked me accidentally and that the invitation was meant for someone else…

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Out of the Box

by Mary Ella Wielgos

As I prayed on a day back in January, an idea came to mind how important it is for us as disciples to know God’s Word, to pray with it, to study and honor it. I couldn’t shake an idea to…

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More than a Class

By Caroline Williams Waisanen

When reflecting on the gift Mighty Max has been to our family for the past 4 years (and thankfully more to come!), what immediately comes to mind is…

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Be Still

By Leah M. Riegert

In 2018, my husband and I traveled to Rome, where we prayed together at the tomb of St. Peter, asking God for the blessing of a healthy child…

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From Grief to Grace

By Adaora Okoye

Through an encounter with the Daughters of Phanuel ministry, I was inspired to become a Blessed Encounters minister. During my family's grief after my father's passing…

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An Outpouring of the Spirit

By Katie Hiernaux

During my freshman year of college, I received a text message that would change my life. It was from an St. Paul’s Outreach missionary, who had gotten my number, and invited me to an upcoming retreat..

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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 or to submit a testimonial, please use the form below or email communications@saint-max.org.