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
God’s Little Reminders
By Sarah and Matt Lewis
When we first sat down to write about our marriage, we couldn’t help but chuckle- what do we know about marriage?
God Never Stops Pursuing Us
By Jon Conner, C.C. Applicant
The first time I thought about the possibility of the priesthood was in third grade while watching the election of a new pope…
Being Open to God’s Plan
By Teri Dean
I first wrote about our Natural Family Planning (NFP) journey...
Thy Kingdom Come!
By Fr. Jesús Salinas
When I look back at my journey towards the priesthood I am always amazed at God’s plan…
To Be a Surrendered Disciple
By Deacon Mike Lippman
When I was a teenager, all the vocation talks I heard from our catechism teachers seemed to tell young boys that if God was calling you, then you had to become a priest…
One Plus One
By Karen Borgemenke
Saint Josemaría Escrivá, while at speaking engagements, would take questions. While answering questions related to vocations, he would often inquire if the person was married…
The Power of His Presence
By Sean Castillo
My name is Sean Castillo. I am currently a freshman seminarian at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. My faith growing up was largely just the faith of my parents…
Matthew Conner’s Journey
It only takes a short conversation with Matthew Conner to see why he feels called to join the priesthood, specifically with Companions of the Cross…
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.