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
There are no Limits to His Love
By Rebecca Wade
Growing up, many traumatic childhood events gave me a poor perception of who God is…
Apprenticeship with St. Max
By Fr. Matthew Montag, Parochial Vicar
One of the greatest gifts a priest can experience is his first assignment…
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…
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…
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…
The Power of Prayer
By Karen Stephens
Recently, I wanted some definition for the word prayer…
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…
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.