I am due with our newest baby (#6!) in early-to-mid October. In the three weeks surrounding my due date, one of my businesses has three weddings scheduled in our event space. One of them is my sister's, and I am the matron of honor.

On social media, we become digital neighbors. And if social media makes us digital neighbors, then accessible social media is one way we practice love of neighbor. As Pope Francis beautifully expressed: “Communication is really about realizing that we are all human beings, children of God. I like seeing this power of communication as ‘neighbourliness.’”

In the life of a Catholic woman in business, beginnings can feel painfully uncertain. Surrounded by announcements, launches, promotions, and success stories, we can begin to treat formation as an obstacle to our “real” work rather than as part of God’s work within us.

My mom is a special education teacher and former Special Olympics coach. Growing up, I had insights into the needs and gifts of people with intellectual, learning, and developmental disabilities in particular. Her experience also showed me how far our culture needs to go in order to fully include people of all physical, intellectual, and emotional abilities.

Recent discussions in the Catholic Women in Business Facebook group have highlighted various copyright concerns.

In the life of a Catholic woman in business, much of the most important work is carried quietly.