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# Carrying the Cross

Oct 19, 2012 6:00:06 PM  |  by [Sarah Reinhard](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/sarah-reinhard)

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

Ahhhh, a mystery we all relate with, don't you agree? How often do we use the expression "carrying our cross" or some variation?

But how often do we really consider it? And how often do we consider that those crosses are--can be--blessings?

Yeah, I'm rolling my eyes as I type this, because it's a very real struggle in my spiritual life--for that matter, in every aspect of my life. I want life to be EASY. I want things to require NO EFFORT. I want to TAKE A NAP.

But you know what? Even the nap requires effort in my world. As I shoulder my cross, I need to look no farther than the end of my nose to see who's with me. I'm not carrying it alone. The company I can keep while I bear the burden makes the journey well worth it.

Our host today is [Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur from Spiritual Woman](http://spiritualwomanthoughts.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-catholic-mothers-companion-to_19.html). You'll find my reflection on Carrying the Cross there, as well as the prayers.

I hope you'll join us today--and [each day of the tour](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2012/10/19/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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