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# The Scourging with Franciscan Mom

Oct 17, 2012 6:00:45 PM  |  by [Sarah Reinhard](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/sarah-reinhard)

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We're reflecting on the second sorrowful mystery of the rosary today as part of our celebration of the launch of *A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy*.

It's all too easy for these mysteries--especially the sorrowful mysteries--to become rote for me. I forget, all to easily, how gruesome and messy and painful they were.

It's uncomfortable. It makes me squirm.

But life's like that. Gruesome. Messy. Painful. The journey through the rosary reminds me that it was that way for Jesus and Mary, too. It keeps them *real* for me, and it makes them more accessible. It allows me to feel their hand in mine as I struggle throughout my own life.

Our host today is [Barb at Franciscan Mom](http://sfomom.blogspot.com/2012/10/pray-your-way-through-it-rosary.html). You'll find my reflection on the Scourging there, as well as the prayers.

I hope you'll join us today--and [each day of the tour](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2012/10/17/snoringscholar.com/my-books/a-catholic-mothers-companion-to-pregnancy/the-rosary-blog-tour-nook-giveaway/)--while we pray together for all of our intentions. I have a special set of intentions that I'm carrying with me as I pray this, and I will remember each of yours as well.

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### [Sarah Reinhard](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/sarah-reinhard)

When she’s not chasing kids, chugging coffee, or juggling work, Sarah Reinhard’s usually trying to stay up read just one … more … chapter. She writes and works in the midst of rural farm life with little ones underfoot. She is part of the team for the award-winning *Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion*, as well as the author of [a number of books](http://sarahreinhard.com/my-books/).

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