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The What-Ifs

Do the "what-ifs" in life cause you anxiety? You're not alone. This post is a reflection on St. Paul's words to "have no anxiety at all." How is that possible, and what do we do when the what-ifs keep coming to mind? I share my personal experience of some what-ifs becoming reality and how God has used those things for good.

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, God's will, Grace, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 2 Comments October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Life Is Worth Living

Sharing what makes life worth living no matter our age or circumstances, and how Mary is a beautiful example of a life well-lived!

Alexa Schexnaildre Comparison, Faith, Faithfulness, God's will, Gratitude, Mary, Mary & The Saints, Surrender, Trust, Waiting Leave a comment August 13, 2026August 15, 2026

A Lesson in Gratitude from Inmates

Sharing my recent experience of going to a prison for the first time to speak at a retreat and how the experience was filled with lessons and ended up being a gift to me!

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Gratitude, Hope, Redemption 11 Comments July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

What Is Mercy?

Happy Divine Mercy Sunday! Sharing how a quote that I recently heard helped me better understand what God's mercy actually is and how I can give that mercy to others.

Alexa Schexnaildre Divine Mercy, Faith, Hope, Trust 1 Comment April 12, 2026May 31, 2026

This Is Everything

Happy Easter! Sharing how the Resurrection is everything, and how that JOY can shape our everyday lives!

Alexa Schexnaildre Eternity, Faith, Faithfulness, God's will, Gratitude, Hope, Redemption, Suffering 5 Comments April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

My Favorite Penance

A couple of weeks ago, I received my favorite penance ever. This beautiful penance can help us all experience God's love in a deeper way this Holy Week!

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Faithfulness, Grace, Lent, Redemption, Suffering 3 Comments March 30, 2026April 6, 2026

The Anxiety-Lowering Reminders God Gave Me This Week

Sharing how God used His word to remind me of things that helped lower my stress level as I head into surgery.

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Faith, Faithfulness, God's will, Redemption, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 5 Comments February 3, 2026

What Mary Did in the Waiting

Sharing thoughts about what Mary did in the waiting and how we can incorporate that into our busy lives today as we aim for a strong finish to Advent!

Alexa Schexnaildre Advent, Anxiety & Stress, Faithfulness, Mary, Mary & The Saints, Prayer, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 1 Comment December 15, 2025December 14, 2025

Our Duty to Give Thanks

Reposting a 2023 blog I wrote where I share the importance of offering thanks to God, some gems about giving thanks from St. Paul, and the 4 ways in which I felt God calling me to give thanks at Thanksgiving time! It's such a good reminder for me. Happy Thanksgiving!

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Faithfulness, Gratitude 4 Comments November 26, 2025

What Does It Mean When Your Prayers Aren’t Answered?

Sharing my struggle with this past weekend's gospel, and sharing the beautiful place where God has brought me instead!

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Comparison, Doubt, Faith, God's will, Gratitude, Obstacles to Faith, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Uncategorized, Waiting Leave a comment October 6, 2025

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Mary, Queen of Peace, Mandeville, LA: "Freedom of Spirit: Experiencing Joy and Gratitude" November 4, 2027 at 6:30 p.m.

Holy Savior, Lockport, LA: Advent Mission "Hope in the Waiting" - December 7-8, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

St. Patrick's New Orleans: Lenten "Answers and Appetizers" for Young Adults: "Embracing the Cross" - February 21 at 6:00 p.m.

St. Mary Magdalen, Metairie, LA: "Growing Our Prayer Lives" Lenten Mission - March 10, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.

St. Clement of Rome, Metairie, LA: "The 3 Pillars" Three Night Lenten Mission - March 14, 2027 at 5:00 p.m., March 16-17, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.

The Cenacle on the Lake Day of Prayer: "Letting Go and Letting God" - April 14, 2027 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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