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Category: Discernment

How “Choosing the Better Part” Counters Anxiety

Have you ever been frustrated by the Martha and Mary gospel? I have! In this post I'm discussing what it means to "choose the better part" and sharing my personal experience of how doing so stifles anxiety and leads to inner peace!

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Comparison, Discernment, Faith, God's will, Grace, Surrender, Trust, Uncategorized 1 Comment July 21, 2025

The Most Relatable Part of the Passion

Sharing a vulnerable reflection about 2 ways in which a very relatable part of the Passion hits me, as well as what Jesus is asking me to do with these realizations as we near the end of Lent and prepare for the Triduum. Wishing you all a blessed Holy Week.

Alexa Schexnaildre Community, Discernment, Faith, God's will, Grief, Lent, Suffering Leave a comment April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

In Giving We Receive

A Thanksgiving reflection on God's grace and sustenance where I share how several scripture verses as well as some words of St. Francis of Assisi and Bishop Barron play out in my life.

Alexa Schexnaildre Community, Discernment, Faithfulness, God's will, Grace, Gratitude, Prayer 1 Comment November 26, 2024

Reflecting and Pondering of Heart

How I relate to Mary's reflecting/pondering of heart, and how her example is a beautiful lesson to me to bring me closer to God the Father and Jesus in this new year.

Alexa Schexnaildre Discernment, Faith, God's will, Mary & The Saints, Prayer, Uncategorized Leave a comment January 2, 2024March 5, 2025

How Do You Know? Head vs. Heart

When it comes to discernment, the biggest distinction for me is head vs. heart. I'm making a habit of asking God what He wants whenever I am faced with a decision and am praying for God to pull my heart in His direction.

Alexa Schexnaildre Discernment, Faith 6 Comments February 14, 2021June 22, 2023

Faith vs. Feelings

The first time I learned that faith and feelings don't always coincide, my mind was blown. God is a still pillar of hope in the midst of any emotions we experience though, and God never changes.

Alexa Schexnaildre Discernment, Faith 3 Comments May 5, 2020June 22, 2023

St. Angela Merici, Metairie, LA: Summer Series: "Freedom of Spirit: Experiencing Joy and Gratitude" June 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Holy Family Hall

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