A couple of summers ago, my husband and I loaded our bags into the car’s trunk, mounted our road bicycles on the roof, and headed out for a road trip. Little did I know that it would be a memorable experience that taught me the importance of perseverance.

Work should not be separate from the rest of our life. We are the same person whether we’re working or parenting or resting or spending time with family or friends. The same virtues we hear about at Mass or read about in Scripture are the ones we must use in our workplace.

Discovering that you’re expecting, by birth or adoption, can bring a whole range of emotions: excitement, fear, wonder, joy, stress. If you’re a working soon-to-be mom, you’ll have the added challenge of navigating time away from work while caring for your new child.

As this year progresses, there are many uncertainties in the political, economic, and financial world. While tariffs are a major concern for many, there continue to be other uncertainties that also make navigating business and home life difficult.