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
A Relationship Worth Building
By Mary Pat Zink
I am a cradle Catholic. Since I can remember, I have known, believed, and practiced my Catholic faith, but there was a time when it wasn’t truly my faith.
The Eucharist Through a Boy’s Eyes
By Eamon Heath
My name is Eamon Heath, and I am a nine-year-old boy who goes to St. Max Church…
When God Interrupted Our Wedding Plans
By Allie Marcum & Samuel Peterson
God’s call didn’t come in a way I expected or wanted, it came through a big argument with my brother…
Woven by His Hand
By Anthony Peterson & Nadia Kiser
A lot of us grow up in homes where, with the best intentions, our parents give us the freedom to figure out faith on our own…
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…
Offering Up Our Broken Hearts
By an anonymous parishioner
We brought home a baby boy. And another. And a third one. Through the years, we raised them and shared a lot of smiles. We laughed a lot and still do. We were blessed to send them…
The Gift We Don’t Think About
By Cindy Johantges
Fifteen years ago, my family found ourselves in the position that many people find themselves…
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.