Testimonies
If I say, “I will not mention him,
or speak any more in his name,”
there is in my heart as it were a burning fire
shut up in my bones,
and I am weary with holding it in.
Jeremiah 20:9
Has God touched your life through street evangelization? Read the stories below, then share what He has done in yours.
Video Testimonies
A Tracheotomy Miracle
With her Saint Benedict Medal in hand, Dr. Maura prays over a patient lying in a coma.
By Your Stripes We’ve Been Healed
Dr. Maura experiences the coincidence of a lifetime when a patient asks her about Scripture.
She died, but she died with faith
Sarah asks God for a bone marrow transplant.
Angry at God for taking her vision away
Dr. Maura tells the story of praying with a patient who felt angry at God…
He advised that I terminate the pregnancy
Dr. Maura shares her experience praying for a medical miracle.
I was a Protestant for 41 years …
SPSE team leader David explains how he became Catholic.
God was getting ahold of me through David
David evangelized Jim, and now Jim and his son are Catholics. Here, they tell their…
David’s Holy Card Method
David explains how he uses holy cards to evangelize in public.
Why not pray?
Krystal shares how a "half joking" prayer led her to healing and faith.
I Cried Out to God
Jesse tells how the example of King David led him to God.
A Baptism Miracle
Nelson and Amanda talk about the death of their infant daughter and how that experience…
Jesus, I Hand it Over to You
Jacob tells us about how the loss of a friend helped him to seek the…
Just Trust God, No Matter What
Jacob tells how the Lord gave him courage to follow His will.
Peace is a Person and His Name is Jesus
Zelie tells how she experienced Jesus and His peace.
Choosing Christ Over Drugs and Alcohol
Thomas shares how he got tired of addiction and the party life and found the…
God was there on Pączki Day
Dave tells about his experience sharing rosaries on Pączki Day and finding God's presence through…
Why I share my faith with others
Arianna reminds us of Christ's call for us to share the faith with others.
From Mennonite to Catholic
Clarence explains his journey from Mennonite to Catholic, and how he became a "full-time" evangelist…
Confession is True Liberation
Mark explains how a friend's personal testimony inspired him to make a good Confession and…
From Adoration to RCIA
Caden tells how he encountered some street evangelists who invited him to attend Adoration, leading…
Blessed to See the Fruits
Clarence talks about the the conversion of Caden through his street evangelization efforts.
Freedom from Pornography
Steve tells how he overcame his addiction to pornography through the grace of Jesus Christ,…
Raised in Fire & Brimstone
Michael recounts how he was raised in an environment that developed an unhealthy fear of…
Seeing Jesus in an Elevator
Kevin recounts the time that he saw Jesus in an elevator at a hospital in…
God Prepared Me for My Brother’s Death
Kevin remembers a three-decades-old dream that encouraged him after his brother's death.
Giving It My All
The Catholic Church wins Michelle's heart after a period of interior debate.
Trusting in Divine Providence
Michelle learns to trust that the Lord will provide for her needs.
Heather’s Powerful Testimony
A woman who attended one of our Basic Evangelization Trainings shares her compelling conversion story.
God was 100% Looking Out for Me
Tyler talks about how a car accident that left him paralyzed led him to find…
Taking Care of Jesus
Lexa relays how she grew in reverence for the Eucharist through helping her roommate at…
St. Monica’s Example
Lexa talks about how she was encouraged to pray for others by the example of…
A Weight Off My Shoulders
Jarrod relays how he realized the need for confession when he was in 8th grade.
God Told Me to Pray
Jarrod stresses the importance of our prayer life while learning about the Faith.
Math Led Me to Believe in God
Zach talks about how he went from atheism to Catholicism after learning the connection between…
Roots to Grow Upon
Zach recounts how he came into the Church after discovering the consistency in Scripture with…
The Lord’s Prayer in the Midst of Darkness
Matt talks about his battle with pneumonia and how praying the Lord's Prayer got him…
Mildly Methodist to Meaningful Catholic
Matt recounts growing up mildly Methodist and then finding the Catholic Church through the witness…
A Father Figure for So Many
Sandi talks about a promise she made to God while her husband was ill, and…
God’s Got Me
Sandi relays how, after being injured, she experienced God's care and providence through her husband.
Jesus Convicted Me
Brian talks about how he struggled to live a life for Christ after deciding to…
God’s Presence Came Upon Me
John recounts how he questioned God's existence until an encounter with Him led to believing…
Music as a Tool for Evangelization
Josh explains how Church music leads to an encounter with Christ.
God Gave Me Strength
Josh relays a time when God gave him the strength, despite exhaustion, to serve his…
Finding Life’s Answers in the Church
Aaron shows how he sought for and found purpose in his life in Christ and…
Finding Common Ground
Kimberly shares some ways that she evangelizes to different groups of people.
The Eucharist and College
Cambria tells us how the Eucharist has strengthened her during college.
Gift of Self in Evangelization
Cambria shares how Theology of the Body can be related to evangelization.
Letting Go of the Anger from Divorce
Deacon Harold expresses how Christ brought healing to his family after years of estrangement.
Finding My Vocation
Deacon Harold details how God prepared him for his vocation through various life experiences.
Facing the Challenge of Confession
Josh tells us about his experience of Confession challenging him and bringing him closer to…
Saints are Human Too!
Josh talks about the humanity of the saints, using the example of St. Teresa of…
Mary’s Intercession
Mark tells us about the importance of Our Lady's intercession.
The Rosary in Evangelization
Mark talks about the power of praying the Rosary.
God and the Tooth Fairy
Bob tells us how he grew up with poor catechesis but then found God after…
God Hears My Prayers
Bob tells us how he doubted that God heard his prayers until someone confirmed that…
Infinity on our Hearts
Eric tells us how he was left disappointed by chasing after the world and how…
From Atheist to Convinced Believer
Eric shares important moments and studies that led him to the Catholic faith.
Motherhood Led Me to the Catholic Church
Christine tells us how, after being raised in a non-religious home, she sought for meaning…
Finding Hope and Grace
Cindy tells us about how an invitation to attend daily Mass led her to finding…
Finding God through Philosophy
Pat tells us about how a deeper study of philosophy showed him that God exists
The Eucharist and Franciscan Spirituality
Cindy talks about the impact of Franciscan spirituality and the Eucharist that led her to…
The Church Answers the Great Questions of Life
Pat tells us how the Church's philosophy and theology provide answers to the great questions…
Why I believe the Mass is a miracle
Joseph tells us about his belief in the Eucharist as a miracle.
Why I believe in God & the Catholic Church
Mark shares one good reason why he believes in God and one good reason why…
Why I have Faith in the Eucharist
Joseph tells us about his reasons for having faith in the True Presence of Christ…
Identity and Liberty in Christ
Mark tells us how he found his identity in Christ on the solid foundation of…
Why I practice the Catholic Faith
Arianna talks about her conversion and connection to the Catholic Church.
My Mother’s ‘Miracle Moment’
Dave tells about his mother's illness, miraculous healing, and how it drew him closer to…
Jesus Christ is my Lord
Mark discusses how he came to know Jesus Christ and the beautiful meaning of the…
Stories from the Street
StoryReturn to Eastern Market
Denise and I returned to Eastern Market on another hot and sunny Saturday. Like last time, we were stationed under a shade tree near one of the main intersections. Sadly, many people…
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StoryLoving Each One
God’s love is for each person, and we try to express it. A Catholic family visiting from out of state stopped by our table. The father asked about the role of deacons…
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StoryThe Rosary, for When Life Gets Busy
God is always relevant. As we were setting up, a man stopped to talk. Though we didn’t recognize him, he said he’d received several Rosaries from us over the years. He shared…
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StoryLet’s Pray Together for a Better World
A man walked past our table at the flea market, limping along with a cane. I offered him a free rosary or Miraculous Medal. He kept walking, while saying something about the…
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StoryIt Doesn’t Get Any More Real Than That
Last weekend, two special events overlapped: St. Joseph’s bazaar on Friday and Saturday evenings, and the River Market farmers market on Saturday morning. Both overflowed with opportunities for evangelization. Our team engaged…
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StoryGod Shines His Grace on Hearts
Today was a sunny day on the streets of Somerville, and the Holy Spirit was shining His grace on people’s hearts! We met with Elise, who is Catholic, but has fallen away…
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StoryFree Food, Friendship and Faith 2026 Recap
As St. Raphael celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year, the Reaching for Faith and St. Paul Street Evangelization (RFF/SPSE) ministry continues our parish's long tradition of faith, fellowship, outreach, and service to…
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StoryClose to Eternity
We were blessed to speak with nine residents of Westgate Nursing and Rehab a few Fridays ago. They were so happy to talk about Jesus and so glad to receive the Gospel…
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StoryMeaningful Encounters
On Saturday, Will and I set up our table at our usual location. Although it was a hot, sunny day, our spot was comfortable and breezy, which helped create a welcoming environment…
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StoryGrace of the Sacraments
Bill, Denise, and I returned to Eastern Market on a sunny Saturday. Jehovah's Witnesses were at our usual spot again, so we stood beneath a nearby shade tree. We spoke to many…
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StoryThank God Ahead of Time
Over a decade ago, I entered a Franciscan religious order in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was an ascetic community that sought to live the original way of life embraced by St. Francis…
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StoryItalian Fest, Pt. 2
The following is a continuation of yesterday's story and comes to us from team captain Nick with our team in Joliet, IL: We later spoke with Matt, who works for the CTA…
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