Seeds of Hope, Scattered with Hope, a Special Morning Retreat at St. Thomas More Chapel at St. John’s University. Co-sponsored by: St. John’s University and Heart to Heart Ministry.
Presenters:
Sister Ave Clark, O.P. (Coordinator of Heart to Heart Ministry)
Rev. Jonah Teller, O.P. (Member of Hillbilly Thomist Band, a Contributor to Magnificat Magazine and presently serving at St. Joseph parish in NYC)
Tony Rossi interviews Sister Ave about her book, “Sewing ~ ~ Sowing Good Deeds with Joy and Hope,” for the Light One Candle, the blog of The Christophers in October 2025.
Read or listen to the interview on the Christophers’ website.
October …a mission to bring in a new season~~
Many leaves of color and shapes all created by the Lord
Leaves of …
…kindness
…joy
…heart-peace
…deep caring
Pumpkins arriving in October bringing the
bright color of orange to …
…inspire goodness to be share
…challenges to bring a spirit of harmony
…smiles to be tender-hearted with compassion
…share light within to be ever so comforting and caring
Oh October …so full of a mission to be Jesus’ love
…gathering with a prayerful heart
…serving one another with joy and respect
…holding up our hearts with an Autumn time of love
…bestowing blessings galore in a variety of good ways
Be brave with your love
How?
This is what Jesus asks of each one of us …
…help to release those treated unjustly
…set free those who feel oppressed by being compassionate
…share your bread with those who are hungry
Let your light shine with …
…dignity for all
…deep caring for others’ struggles
…holy kindness
…heart-peace
Be brave with your love.
How?
And so we dare in humble ways to…
…shine with reverence for all of life
…be merciful and just with tenderness
…fast from selfishness
…share a cup of kindness
Be brave with your love
Be brave…
How?
See Christ in everyone
everywhere
in all human conditions
and there you will find how