Heart to Heart Ministry

An Extra Tablespoon of Love!

Sister Ave Clark, O.P.MA.MS.MPS.
Certified Pastoral Counselor
Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville, NY

Amityville Dominican Sisters
Mission Statement

We Dominican women religious, called to be signs of joy and hope, commit ourselves to incarnating the Gospel, deepening our life of prayer, searching for Truth, discerning the needs of the Church and ministering to the people of God.

Heart to Heart Ministry is a reflection of this mission statement by inviting people to participate in spiritual programs …heart to heart.

Behold my children, the heritage I leave you… have Charity one for another, guard Humility… make your treasure out of Voluntary Poverty…..
– St. Dominic

Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.
– St. Catherine of Siena

Papal Prayer Intentions for
August 2026

For evangelization in the city

Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.

Call to Action

August 2026

August… the month of warmth and flowers
the month of Mary’s Feast
fills us with a Faith that…
…trusts more
…cares deeply
…prays with an open heart
…seeks good meaning and purpose

August… reminds us of appreciating…
…nature’s message of sun-light
…Mary’s holy beads of love
…little steps of kind inspiration
…the blessings of compassion shared and received

August… brings us to a sacred space of…
…quiet and solitude
…reflection and holiness
…comfort and consolation
…courage and acceptance

Take these August days…and let the warmth of
Jesus love and Mary’s faithfulness be your
companions of goodness and joy.

Previous Calls to Action

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Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

Heart to Heart Friends at Hillbilly Thomists Concert in NYC

Jul 30, 2026 | News & Events

Heart to Heart Friends visited St. Vincent Ferrer Church on Saturday, July 25, 2026, to attend a SOLD-OUT show by The Hillbilly Thomists. Proceeds of the show support the friars studying at the Dominican House of Studie. Much fun was had by all!

Bring Your Heart, Brunch Mini Retreat

Jul 16, 2026 | News & Events

15 wonderful faith-sharing women attended the Bring Your Heart, Brunch Mini Retreat on June 3, 2026.

Kindness

Jul 10, 2026 | Heart Reflections

Jesus’ Ministry here on earth was full of kindness. A kindness that was full of … …mercy and justice …peace and reconciliation …respect and dignity …listening and caring deeply Ahhhhh~~~ What a wonderful humble and holy way to live. How will you ( me too) be extra...

Peace and a Love for God’s Creatures: Sister Ave Clark’s Inspiring Story by Kristin Dunn

Jun 26, 2026 | News & Events

"Sunshine for 16 years and now Sundance for almost 6 have taught me a lot about being centered in compassion, forgiving in sincere ways, and being oh-so full of joy and hope too. Oh we all should be so grateful for the small moments of life." SISTER AVE CLARK, OP...

Interview with The Christopher’s about Sister Ave’s new book: Hold on to Love

Jun 2, 2026 | News & Events

Tony Rossi interviews Sister Ave about her book, "Hold on to Love" for the Light One Candle, the blog of The Christophers in June 2026. Read or listen to the interview on the Christophers’ website....

Life’s Fragile Moments

Feb 10, 2026 | Heart Reflections

We all have our “fragile” moments in life. Be they for ourselves, someone we know, or our feelings about the conditions of the world community. God’s love is always there, giving you (me too) …courage to live with …sustenance for life’s journey …hope to embrace...