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
November 2026
For the proper use of wealth
Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
Call to Action
October 2026
The month of October begins with the Feast day of
St.Therese of Lisieux….I think of her little way of being
God’s Goodness in the world. Like a little leaf on a tree
holding on and letting go and letting God’s call to be
Love bring us to where we are meant to serve with an open heart.
This month brings exhibits of the season of Autumn with leaves changing colors
and weather days with people in sweaters and jackets …like a sign of warmth
and compassion of caring by wrapping our words and deeds with extra kindness
October has a brisk and vital spirit of energy that like the Gospel invites each one of us
to be the breath of kindness and mercy, charity and forgiveness.
A wonderful, holy and life giving month that can inspire us to put on the garment of…
…generosity of time and presence
…centering our life in Good Samaritan ways
…graciousness of a spirit of welcome and hospitality
May we each inhale the faithfulness of this Autumn October
and exhale our actions with heart-peace for all of humanity.
Pray for Peace in every human heart.
Latest Entries
Keep blooming kindness
What a beautiful gift to bloom love wherever we are. Hmmm~~~ ♥️ What will you (me too) plant today with… …charity and kindness …goodness and good will …forgiveness and reconciliation …joy and happiness How will we each decide and choose to be...
Heart to Heart Friends at Hillbilly Thomists Concert in NYC
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
15 wonderful faith-sharing women attended the Bring Your Heart, Brunch Mini Retreat on June 3, 2026.
Kindness
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
"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
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....
Artists Hearts
Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them.
-Romans 12:6
Sunshine’s Faith Corner
Let everything that has breath give praise to the Lord! Hallelujah.
-Psalm 150:6
Pictures & Videos
We love because he first loved us.
-1 John 4:19









