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
“We have a 5-day old baby boy; would you like him?”
By an Anonymous St. Max Family
Each day in our house, we are thankful for two courageous women who chose life…
God Leads, We Follow
By Kevin Shook
My wife, Dawn, and I moved to Liberty Township from the Washington, D.C. suburbs in 2017. Dawn and I met in January 2004 while serving in the Virginia Army National Guard…
Partnering with Christ
By Kevin and Jane Rowland
Kevin and I have thought a lot about suffering since his ALS diagnosis in 2019…
Finding Home
By Joe & Amy Leach
Our journey to St. Max has been unexpected, full of twists, turns, and beautiful surprises…
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…
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.