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What is MAX-'007?

MAX-'007 is a traveling Catholic evangelization team consisting of MI Young Adult Leaders and Conventual Franciscan Priests. Commissioned by the MI National Center at Marytown, these dedicated MAX 2007 members are well formed in their Catholic faith and trained to work with youth. They are ready to set the world ablaze with their mission: To bring about the maximum conversion of souls to Christ, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary...and this, "As soon as possible!" [St. Maximilian]


MAX-'007 offers the following:
+Parish youth retreats
+Confirmation retreats
+Youth group presentations
+Youth venues for Catholic conferences, events and schools
+You name it!


Meet the MAX-'007 Crew!

St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. Maximilian Kolbe was born in Poland in 1894 and at the age of 10 saw a vision of the Virgin Mary. She offered him a white crown and a red crown, representing purity and martyrdom. He chose both, a foreshadowing of his life to come. He joined the Conventual Franciscans when he was 13 and founded the Militia of the Immaculata (MI) in 1917.

Ordained a priest in 1918, Fr. Maximilian returned to Poland and began his untiring missionary activity, starting a monthly magazine and establishing two cities dedicated to the Immaculate Virgin: Niepokalanow in Poland and Mugenzai no Sono in Japan. In 1913, during World War II, Niepokalanow was used as a hospital and refuge for thousands of refugees, especially Jews. In May 1941, Fr. Kolbe was arrested and taken to Auschwitz concentration camp. After offering to die in place of another prisoner, Fr. Kolbe spent two weeks in a starvation bunker and then died on August 14, 1941, when he was injected with carbolic acid. Pope John Paul II cononized him a saint and "Martyr of Charity" on October 19, 1982.



Mark Ahn
Janga! My name is Mark Ahn. I'm from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, and really love it there because my parents and my stuff are there. I am hyperventilating about MAX ‘007 and I came because I’m extremely excited about it. Seriously. I first heard about the MI in 2000 at the World Youth Day in Rome. I think the most amazing thing about the life of St. Max is his unwavering belief and faith in the goodness of God’s grace and his love for Our Lady.

I always dreamed that someday I would write a book, and that dream has yet to come true. But that's ok because I know I’ll get to it later; I’m busy now. My favorite inspirational quote is by Fulton Sheen: “Love resides primarily in the will, not in the emotions or glands.” I like talking, sleeping, sports, writing, reading, teaching, telling jokes, music, observing, and watching movies critically. There are many things I’m good at and one of them is making people comfortable. I did a really interesting thing once and that was getting kidnapped. My immediate family consists of my parents, myself and my younger brother Edward. If I could improve one thing about myself it would be accepting how God has made me. The saints whose lives have had the greatest impact on my own life are St. Max and St. Faustina. The one thing I want to be remembered for is loving other people into loving more. As far as my future is concerned, I hope to create something unique someday.

Pope Benedict XVI’s message to youth of “Love one another as I have loved you” inspires me to understand the person that God has created me to be, which motivates me to share what is most precious (love) to others.



Catharine Bone
Hi, my name is Catharine. I’m from Toronto, Canada, and I really love it there because it’s home and I know it like the back of my hand. I am extremely excited about MAX ‘007 and I came because I felt a strong tug from our Lady to be here. I first heard about the MI in 1999 and my life hasn’t been the same since. I think the most amazing thing about the life of St. Max is how he completely trusted Our Lady.

I always dreamed that someday I would act in a movie, and that dream has not come true. I feel ok about that because my life is not over yet. My favorite inspirational quote is “If you are what you should be you will set the whole world ablaze.” I like exercise, conversation, learning about other cultures, meeting new people and dancing. There are many things I’m good at and one of them is wrestling. I did a really interesting thing once and that was I went fishing in a boat made of palm trees on the Indian Ocean. My immediate family consists of my parents, my younger brother Christopher and my sister Karen. If I could improve one thing about myself it would be to love more. The saint whose life has had the greatest impact on my own life is St. Therese of Lisieux. The one thing I want to be remembered for is to be loving and encouraging. As far as my future is concerned, I hope to be a part of bringing the MI to all of Canada someday.

Pope Benedict XVI’s message to youth of “Love one another as I have loved you” inspires me to let everyone know how much God loves us and how precious each one of us is in His Heart.



Sarah Boyer
Hi, my name is Sarah Boyer. I’m from Tehachapi, California, and I really love it there because my family is there. I am thrilled about MAX ‘007 and I came because I want to be an agent… I mean instrument of Our Lady’s. I first heard about the MI as a very young girl; my family was always active in it. I think the most amazing thing about the life of St. Max was that he loved his brothers out of love for God.

I always dreamed that someday I would write a book, and that dream has not come true. But I'm fine with that because I am in the process of broadening my horizons. My favorite inspirational quote is “Preach the Gospel at all times; when necessary use words.” I enjoy reading good books, and sometimes Great ones, and playing with my nieces and nephews. There are many things I’m good at and one of them is laughing. I did a really interesting thing once and that was working with kids with disabilities. My family consists of my father, mother, three sisters, one brother-in-law, two nephews, two nieces, and a niece or nephew in heaven. If I could improve one thing about myself it would be my prayer life; everything else would improved by this. The saints whose lives has had the greatest impact on my own life are Our Lady, St. Therese, St. Francis and St. Thomas. The one thing I want to be remembered for is my ability to love. As far as my future is concerned, I hope to live for the greater glory of God.

Pope Benedict XVI’s message to youth of “Love one another as I have loved you” inspires me to keep my eyes on the Cross, so that I know how to live my daily life.



Jun de Dios
Hoy! My name is Jun. My hometown is Chino Hills, California, and I really love it there because that's where my heart is. I am pumped about MAX ‘007 and I came, because my Mom told me to! I first heard about the MI through my youth minister 5 years ago. I think the most amazing thing about the life of St. Max is his amazing capacity to love as Jesus loved.

I always dreamed that someday I would love God with my life, and that dream has is coming true. I feel super-excited about it now, because my life has become such an adventure and I’m all about adventures! My favorite inspirational quotes are “Only love creates” and “Do not be afraid.” I like snowboarding, shopping, traveling, and being in Adoration. There are many things I’m good at and one of them is being creative and having fun while I’m snowboarding, shopping, traveling and being in Adoration. I did a really interesting thing once and that was leave everything behind to travel on the road with the MI for 7 weeks. My family consists of my mother Florie, my Dad Felicisimo Sr., and my brother Bojie or Bo-Jay or Bo-Jeezy or Bo-Jangles, as some of his friends call him. If I could improve one thing about myself it would be to eat more. The saints whose lives have had the greatest impact on my own life are St. Paul the Apostle, St. Francis and of course St. Max. The one thing I want to be remembered for is my smashing good looks, just kidding! My happiness. As far as my future is concerned, I hope to ride a whale, swim with dolphins and wrestle a very unruly grizzly bear.

Pope Benedict XVI’s message to youth of “Love one another as I have loved you” inspires me to love others like a madman!



Fr. Tony Fox, OFM Conv.
G’day, my name is Fr. Tony Fox, OFM Conv. My hometown is Melbourne, Australia, and I really love it there,because it is a place of beauty and many contrasts. I am privileged and enthused about MAX ‘007 and I came because I want many souls to come to the Sacred Heart in the hands of the Immaculata. I first heard about the MI when I joined the Conventional Franciscan Friars in 1975. I think the most amazing thing about the life of St. Max was his vision and plan for the world by way of evangelization and his inspiration for total consecration.

I always dreamed that someday I would be a member of Marytown and that dream has really come true. I feel at home about it now because this is where I am assigned and privileged. My favorite inspirational quote is “Lord make me an instrument of your peace!” I like going to the movies, watching DVD’s, reading crime and mystery novels and listening to music. There are many things I’m good at and one of them is story telling (humorous). I did a really interesting thing once and that was spending the Jubilee Year at the Basilica in Assisi. My family consists of Mother, Father (deceased), two brothers, two nieces, two nephews, four great-nephews and one great-niece. If I could improve one thing about myself it would be keeping my room neat. The saints whose lives have had the greatest impact on my own life are St. Francis and St. Anthony. The one thing I want to be remembered for is my sense of humor and enthusiasm. As far as my future is concerned, I hope to continue to serve the Lord.

Pope Benedict XVI’s message to youth of “Love one another as I have loved you” inspires me to urgently share Christ’s love with as many people as possible, especially through a deeper encounter with Christ and the Eucharist and have a filial relationship with the Immaculata Virgin Mary.



Melinda Huynh
Hey, my name is Melinda Huynh. I’m from Chino Hills, California, and I really love it there, because my family is there. I am ecstatic about MAX ‘007 and I came, because Our Lady said so. I first heard about the MI from my fellow St. Paul-ers. I think the most amazing thing about the life of St. Max is that he started the MI movement because it was something that he was passionate about.

I always dreamed that someday I would travel the world, and that dream has come true. I feel happy because I don’t have anything to complain about. My favorite inspirational saying is The Serenity Prayer. I like to dance Polynesian, eat, run, read, paint, draw, ceramics, hang out with my brother and sister, and more. There are many things I’m good at and one of them is making baked salmon and roasted vegetables. Mm...mmm. Love food! I did a really interesting thing once and that was fly to Texas and help with Hurricane Katrina evacuees. My family consists of David (my dad), Meliza (my mom), me, Devyn (my bro) and Meagan (my sis). If I could improve one thing about myself it would be my self-esteem. The saint whose life has had the greatest impact on my own life is St. Francis of Assisi. The one thing I want to be remembered for is my laugh. It’s kind of obnoxious. Sorry! As far as my future is concerned, I hope to meet my Maker someday.

Pope Benedict XVI’s message to youth of “Love one another as I have loved you” inspires me to LOVE simply because God loved us first!!!



Laura Price
Hello, my name is Laura Price. My hometown is pending, and I really wonder where I’ll settle because I just moved from my home state of California to Front Royal, Virginia. I am eager and excited about MAX ‘007 and I came because I want to serve Our Lady by using my gifts to help bring her to others. I first heard about the MI when I was 11 years old and my mom sent me on a weekend retreat. I think the most amazing thing about the life of St. Max was his gift of charity, his selflessness and suffering willed out of love.

I always dreamed that someday I would be a mom, and that dream has not come true. I feel ok about that because I know God will lead me wherever I am meant to be. My favorite inspirational quote is “Let go and let God,” and “Lord to whom should I go. You alone have the words of eternal life.” I like to cook, hang out with my brothers and sisters and nieces. There are many things I’m good at and one of them is making dinner! I did a really interesting thing once and that was Drive from California to Virginia with two of my brothers. My immediate family consists of a mom, a dad, six brothers, seven sisters, my Grandma Gloria, my 102 year old Great Grandma Rogers and a brother in Heaven. If I could improve one thing about myself it would be to be more loving like Our Lady. The saints whose lives have had the greatest impact on my own life are St. Faustina, St. Pio and Our Lady of Fatima. The one thing I want to be remembered for is loving others and living unselfishly. As far as my future is concerned, I hope to become holier and closer to God someday.

Pope Benedict XVI’s message to youth of “Love one another as I have loved you” inspires me to not be afraid to say FIAT like our Lady. To say “yes” to her as she directs my life even amidst difficulties. This quote also inspires me to make my love more like His.



Melissa Royston
Hi there! My name is Melissa Royston. My hometown is Wayne, Illinois, and I really love it there because it is a small town where you can feel safe and climb trees. I am super excited about MAX ‘007 and I came because Our Lady is taking me on the ride of my life! I first heard about the MI when I was a very young; my family had been involved for years. I think the most amazing thing about the life of St. Max is his tremendous strength and ability to love, as well as his initiative throughout his life.

I always dreamed that someday I would be a famous singer, and that dream has not quite come true. I’m a bit disappointed about it now because I have lacked the confidence to get out there and do it. My favorite inspirational saying is “Don’t pull up in unbelief, what God has planted in Faith.” I like to craft, cook for others, play music, play outside and read books. There are many things I’m good at and one of them is singing. I did a really interesting thing once and that was travel to El Salvador on my own when I was 13 years old and stay with my sister in an orphanage in the mountains. My family consists of Mom (RIP) and Dad, Ricky, Susan, Michele, Katie and my six nieces and nephews with two more on the way. If I could improve one thing about myself it would be my communication skills! The saint whose life has had the greatest impact on my own life is St. Therese, the Little Flower. The one thing I want to be remembered for is my kindness and strength in faith. As far as my future is concerned, I hope to submit fully to Our Lady’s will.

Pope Benedict XVI’s message to youth of “Love one another as I have loved you” inspires me to be really, really ridiculously loving.



Cow Shea
Hey kids, my name is Cow Shea. My hometown is Seattle and I really enjoy kickin’ it there because it’s cool and damp and large portions of my friends and family are there. I am simultaneously stoked and ignorant about MAX ‘007 and I came because it seemed I could help. I first heard about the MI through my sister when I was 12. I think the most amazing thing about the life of St. Max is how he practically searched out the implausible and the impossible, and showed the strength of God in them.

I always dreamed that someday I would take a huge adventuresome road trip, and that dream is coming true. I feel overjoyed because there is no better road trip than a Catholic road trip. My favorite inspirational saying is “Be good.” Some things I like to do include fighting polar bears, swing dancing and growing beards. There are many things I’m good at and one of them is laughing. I did a really interesting thing once and that was ate a delicious Roman pear. My family consists of a wide-spread exploding plethora of jocularity. If I could improve one thing about myself it would be the frequency of my grin. The saints whose lives have had the greatest impact on my own life are in chronological order: St. Therese, John Paul II, St. Max, St. Francis and more to come. The one thing I want to be remembered for is flamboyant humility and forgetability. As far as my future is concerned, I hope to continue working towards holiness.

Pope Benedict XVI’s message to youth of “Love one another as I have loved you” inspires me to give up my means of honest employment, give up my friends, and give up my possessions, and live on the road for 6 months being with and praying with youth.



About the MI

We are the Militia Immaculata (MI), a spiritual movement approved by the Vatican with over four million members worldwide. The MI was founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe, OFM, Conv. in 1917. The aim of the MI is to conquer the world for the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The MI is committed to providing young people with Catholic formation in the spirit and mission of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Through Total Consecration to Mary, young lives are transformed into instruments of 'youth evangelizing youth,' with a mission to transform their world with authentic and heroic love.


The MI offers the following:
+World Youth Day pilgrimages
+Young adult retreats
+Leadership formation in youth evangelization
+Youth summer retreat camps & programs
+MAX-'007 evangelization crew