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Does Everyone Feel Different After Confirmation?

Sharing my experience of sponsoring someone for confirmation on Pentecost this year and how that made me realize specific ways the Sacrament of Confirmation is affecting my life today, regardless of how I felt (or didn't feel) after my own confirmation many years ago. Also discussing 2 ways anyone can tap into those graces from confirmation today!

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Grace, Trust Leave a comment June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

My Go-To Prayer

My go-to prayer is as short as it is powerful! Sharing it and its connection to Divine Mercy! Happy Divine Mercy Sunday!

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Divine Mercy, Faith, Faithfulness, Grace, Grief, Prayer, Redemption, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 4 Comments April 27, 2025April 27, 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

What’s Your Wilderness This Lent?

Sharing what the Lord put on my heart that will help me to have a more spiritually fruitful Lent, and discussing how good could possibly come from something like giving up chocolate.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, God's will, Lent, Prayer, Surrender Leave a comment March 5, 2025March 7, 2025

“Sneaux” Much Freedom in Surrender

Sharing the JOY that came from the historic snow event in the south, and how surrendering to God freed my heart to be able to experience His majesty even among the continued trials.

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Faith, Grace, Gratitude, Redemption, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 9 Comments January 21, 2025

Are You Ready for Christmas?

Sharing a brief reflection in the final stretch of Advent about what the Lord revealed to me this week that brought me interior relief and joy as I prepare for Christmas!

Alexa Schexnaildre Advent, Anxiety & Stress, Prayer, Surrender, Waiting 2 Comments December 18, 2024

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

Video & Podcast: “What It Means to Trust in the Lord”

The link to "What It Means to Trust in the Lord," my first episode/video as a guest on the wonderful podcast, "Sharing the Faith with Dr. Tom Neal."

Alexa Schexnaildre Uncategorized Leave a comment October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Know Your Enemy

Sharing how a recent find in my medical case has a strong spiritual parallel and discussing how the enemy of our souls uses tactics like fear and worry to get us off track. Thankfully, St. Paul gives us a solution that's applicable to everyone, though!

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Doubt, Faith, Obstacles to Faith 4 Comments September 26, 2024

How Mary’s Assumption Brought Me Closer to God

Reflecting on how Mary and the Feast of the Assumption have positively impacted my relationship with God, and sharing how I feel that my birthday being on the Feast of the Assumption was God's way of caring for me in what was to come.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, God's will, Grief, Mary & The Saints, Obstacles to Faith, Prayer, Redemption, Suffering, Surrender, Trust 7 Comments August 14, 2024March 5, 2025

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