The most important person on earth is a mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral – a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body.” – Venerable Jozsef Cardinal Mindszenty
Heather VasquezAs you may be aware, there is currently a court case in California that is…
“Our earthly and eternal happiness depend on following our vocation without faltering.”~ Gianna Beretta Molla
Heather VasquezIn 1998, an idea was brewing: the need for a ministry centered on assisting women…
The Mothering Hour
Heather VasquezI can vividly remember the long nights as a new mother, awake and caring for…
So You’re Pregnant
Heather VasquezEvery time a woman chooses life we rejoice. For her, for her baby, and for…
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Heather VasquezTruer words have never been spoken!On June 8th Next Step Pregnancy had its 3 year…
“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.”— Ronald Reagan
Heather VasquezMy earliest memories of my father, my pop, are of him on the driveway, in…
“If you wake up feeling fragile remember that God is not, and then trust him to be everything you need today.”-C.S. Lewis
Heather VasquezAs I was cleaning out my old filing cabinet in my home office / older…
If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. ~ Margaret Fuller
Heather VasquezDear friends – I promise to keep this brief. Earlier this week there was a…
“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.” ~ St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Heather Vasquez**This is my mom, Patricia, and me, circa 1984 (not 2009)** Back in February of…
A Legal and Moral Victory for Life!
Heather VasquezYou may recall several blog reflections ago in December I shared that there was a…
Spring Newsletter!
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What is the “Shield Law”?
Heather Vasquez“While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to…
Truly it is in Darkness that One Finds the Light
Heather Vasquez“Truly, it is in darkness that one finds the light,so when we are in sorrow,…
The Future of Medicine is in Good Hands!
Heather Vasquez“We cannot allow the anthropology of the medical profession to slide from a sacred human…
The Truth of the Matter
Heather Vasquez“The truth is the truth even if no one believes it, and a lie is…
2025 Highlights and Annual Reports
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Thinking of You!
Heather Vasquez“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” ~ Matthew 6:21 NIV…
Safe Harbor or Judge and Jury?
Heather Vasquez“Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.” – Proverbs…
Cheers to a New Year from Next Step Pregnancy
Heather Vasquez“Get me! I’m givin’ out wings!” – Nick the bartender, It’s a Wonderful Life, 1946 It…
Merry Christmas from all of us here at Next Step!
Heather VasquezDear Friends, Please enjoy this beautiful letter from our nurse manager, Barb Millett. I pray this…