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 July 2025
For formation in discernment
Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.
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August 2023
Brightness of Being a Blessing
August is a month of sunlight.
This makes me think of the sun-light of the Beatitudes.
The Blessedness of the Beatitudes represent the heart of Jesus’ message.
During this month of August let’s be Beatitude People.
- Blessed are the poor in spirit…let’s recognize our dependence on God
- Blessed are those who mourn…let us be compassionate hearts with the “gift of tears” (Pope Francis)
- Blessed are the meek…be gentle of heart and non-violent
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst…do God’s will with a just heart
- Blessed are the merciful…mercy is full of forgiveness
- Blessed are the pure of heart…express your faith in loving ways
- Blessed are the peacemakers…is a call to be a peace-giver
- Blessed are those who are persecuted…be a person who extends heart-peace
Let us strive during the last month of summer to be the brightness of Jesus’ Love by the way we speak to and about others.
May the sun-light of our actions be a wonderful, holy reflection of the “blessedness” of being. The sunshine of our faith lived with an open heart. Amen💓
Pray for Peace in every human heart.
Latest Entries
Sunshine Chat: The Lonely Star’s Journey of Faith
For my Sunshine Chat today I’ll be reading a parable from my book Heart to Heart Parables called The Lonely Star’s Journey of Faith. Hope you enjoy it! https://youtu.be/U6NQ2bLyrr0
A Visit with Sister Ave’s Dog
Say you will have an Alleluia smile watching this.
Year of St. Joseph
This is the Year of St.Joseph. Each week there will be some St. Joseph thoughts for you. He is often pictured with lilies. Signs of Spring Signs of Resurrection Signs of Comfort Signs of Acceptance Think of this as you see a lily. St. Joseph... humble sign of new...
Sunshine Chat: Let Jesus Be Your Best Friend
A Lenten Reflection: Life is a Gift
Everyday... we have an opportunity to respect and care for life Everyday... we can reach out and be an inspiration of hope for others Everyday... we can have a forgiving heart Remember... Life is a gift. During this pandemic, many lives have been lost and disrupted. I...
Share the Fruits of Your Contemplation
Share the fruits of your contemplation ...be grateful for what you have ...the simple things in life appreciate more ...every day is a gift ...donate to Food for the Poor ...don’t waste things ...or time ...share your smile...not your frown ...be patient...with...
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Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them.
-Romans 12:6
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Let everything that has breath give praise to the Lord! Hallelujah.
-Psalm 150:6
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We love because he first loved us.
-1 John 4:19
