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
Hidden Blessings
An Easter Reflection by an anonymous St. Max Parishioner
Egg hunts, special chocolate eggs picked out from the department store, a new dress for church, singing Alleluia, an Easter basket with more goodies and counting up coins from the hunt…
Unfolding Love
By Elizabeth Walsh
I recently experienced something wonderful about making a commitment…
Don’t Be Depressed…
By an anonymous St. Max parishioner
For anyone who has dealt with mental health issues, the aforementioned anecdotal response is all too familiar…
What is My Community within Our Community?
By an anonymous St. Max parishioner
I was raised in a very devout Catholic family. My father was a lector for as long as I can remember…
A Legacy of Faith
By Kate Zink & Family
A year ago I was dragging my feet. There were frequent announcements at Mass about joining the Festival committee, becoming a booth captain, signing up for volunteer spots to support the Festival, and donating basket items…
Through These Trials, I See God
By Mary Diehl
I was born into a beautiful family, the last of eight children. My parents were devout Catholics who truly lived their faith through their daily lives…
He Would Carry Me
By an anonymous St. Max Parishioner
Around 35 weeks pregnant, I felt something dark try to take a hold of me. I suddenly became out of control, all I could think about was death and terrible things happening, and how I wanted the baby inside of me out…
Jesus Loves the Little Children
By Karen Borgemenke
About a month ago, at a Sunday Mass, there was a young family sitting in front of us. The sweet, little baby girl peeked and smiled at us all Mass long…
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.