By Philip Kosloski, Aleteia - A common practice of the Catholic Church that dates to the Middle Ages is a blessing of expectant mothers. According to the Roman Ritual, this was practiced each Sunday and the priest would even visit the homes of his parishioners to bless women who were pregnant... It is a beautiful tradition, one that shows the care the Church has always had for the dignity of all human life, from “womb to tomb” as some would say.