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The Ultimate Pregnancy To-Do List for First-Time Mothers

January 24, 2020October 27, 2020 Emily Joswiak

Nothing is more exciting than finding out you’re pregnant, and no feeling is akin to becoming a mother for the first time. However, as exciting as the news is, it can also be overwhelming. Ease some of your worries with this ultimate pregnancy to-do list for first-time mothers. Remember, even though you’re stressed now, you’ll have a beautiful bundle of joy in nine months. Visit Your Doctor The first thing on your pregnancy to-do list should be visit your doctor. Make a doctor’s appointment soon after you see a positive pregnancy test. Come prepared…

‘Pro-Life is Pro-Woman’: The 2020 March for Life

January 24, 2020 casciatalbert

Washington D.C., Jan 24, 2020 / 01:00 pm (CNA).- A crowd estimated in the tens of thousands flooded the National Mall for the March for Life on Friday. The annual gathering draws pro-life advocates from all over the U.S. and foreign countries to Washington, D.C., marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Jan. 22, 1973 decision that legalized abortion. The march was kicked off by a rally on the National Mall attended by thousands, where President Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to address the March for Life. He…

An Introduction to the Rosary

January 24, 2020October 27, 2020 casciatalbert

An Introduction to the Rosary The Rosary has a story to tell, just like the Gospels and Holy Writ. It tells of suffering, trials, defeat, and resurrection, all through the course of human history. There are two basic types of Rosaries: the standard length and the Tridentine. The Tridentine is almost the same length as the 10 Commandments, but with an extra bed or two added for the cross. Both are beautiful and reasonably priced. My personal favorite is the Tridentine. If you are considering whether or not to get…

St. Timothy’s relics moved to Rome for Week of Christian Unity

January 23, 2020 casciatalbert

Vatican City, Jan 23, 2020 / 10:28 am (CNA).- The relics of St. Timothy are in Rome this week for veneration during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The relics of St. Paul’s “beloved disciple” will remain in a side altar of the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls through Jan. 25, when Pope Francis will visit the basilica to pray vespers on the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. On Jan. 26, Timothy’s relics will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for the papal Mass celebrating…

Why Are Catholic Kids Baptized?

January 23, 2020October 27, 2020 casciatalbert

Catholic parents want their children to be christened, have faith in God, and serve the church. In some families, some parents are ordained. There are also children who attend religious schools that do not follow a particular religion. The traditional Catholic churches are very large and have a rich history. If you are a Catholic and have a child, you will be ready to go to mass at the time of your child’s baptism. All Catholics are expected to go to Mass on the first Sunday of Advent. And a…

Best Odor Eliminating Cat Litter For Your Pet

January 22, 2020October 27, 2020 casciatalbert

When deciding which is the best odor eliminating cat litter for your pet, you have to think about a few important factors. Among them are cost, choice of litter, materials used, and how often you intend to use it. The price of cat litter is another factor to consider. There are several brands that may be more expensive than others. At the same time, some may be more expensive for cats because they may have higher demand, but they may also be less economical in a longer run. On the…

Saint Stories For Kids

January 22, 2020October 27, 2020 casciatalbert

Saint Stories For Kids If you’re looking for some interesting stories about Catholic saints, look no further than the books by Martin H. Greenberg. He’s published books on famous saints, and even some more obscure ones, and he has published a number of kids’ books about them. In his new book on Saints for Kids, Martin Greenberg takes a look at the lives of some of the more fascinating of these saints, as well as a number of more obscure ones. The rest of his books are about historical figures…

Perform euthanasia or lose government funding, Canadian hospice told

January 22, 2020 casciatalbert

Vancouver, Canada, Jan 22, 2020 / 11:00 am (CNA).- A Canadian hospice is at risk of losing its government funding over its refusal to euthanize patients who request an “assisted death.” Fraser Health Authority, a publicly-funded organization responsible for administering healthcare for 1.6 million people in the western Canadian province of British Columbia, is ordering the Irene Thomas Hospice, a 10-bed hospice facility, to offer euthanasia to its patients. The hospice is operated by the non-profit organization the Delta Hospice Society, which is opposed to Canada’s “Medical Assistance in Dying”…

Pope Francis condemns clerics who engage in simony

January 21, 2020 casciatalbert

Vatican City, Jan 21, 2020 / 10:07 am (CNA).- In a homily Tuesday, Pope Francis condemned priests and bishops who use money to advance their careers. To be a priest or bishop, like being a Christian, is a free and undeserved gift of God, not something to be bought, he said Jan. 21 during Mass in the chapel of the Vatican’s Santa Marta guesthouse. “We have paid nothing to become Christians. We priests, bishops have paid nothing to become priests and bishops,” he continued, “at least I think so.” Francis…

What the pope said when Martin Luther King was killed

January 20, 2020 casciatalbert

Memphis, Tenn., Jan 20, 2020 / 11:35 am (CNA).- On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr., was fatally shot outside his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. King is remembered as the most visible leader of the civil rights movement, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, and as the founding president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. But he was first a pastor at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, and remained active in pastoral leadership throughout his life. On the…