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

Prepare Ye the Way!

As we begin the sacred season of Advent, we invite you to journey toward the birth of Christ with renewed hope and anticipation. Whether you’re seeking quiet moments of prayer or insights to share, the reflections in the booklet are a gentle guide to living Advent intentionally. Download the PDF and let it accompany you through these four weeks of joyful expectation.

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Papal Prayer Intentions for December 2025

For Christians in areas of conflict

Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.

Call to Action

December 2023

During the month of December we celebrate the Advent days that bring us on a “pilgrimage of light” to Christmas Day. Four weeks of Advent time bring Lights that are filled with…
…Good News
…Life-Giving Scripture
…Transforming Messages
…Inspiring Witnesses
…Challenging Actions
…Heart-Peace Connections
…Inspiring Prayers

The Advent~~Christmas season is a holy time to be “transformed” as we dare to become more reflective of the light of God’s love in our ordinary and daily encounters especially those that challenge us and call us forth to rebirth Jesus love…just where we are.

O how will you and I be a Christ-Bearer of the holy lights of Advent~~ Christmas time?

Previous Calls to Action

Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

Easter Bunnies Visit the Motherhouse

Apr 24, 2021 | Media

Sister Ave Clark, Sundance boy and their baking friends brought Easter treats to the Motherhouse! Background song: Bunny Hop by The Kid's Hits Singers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tujv6Tv79FQ

Sunshine Chat: Awaken Me!

Apr 19, 2021 | Sunshine Chats

Today I’m going to read a poem called Awaken Me! Hope you enjoy it! Have a blessed weekend. https://youtu.be/p6BaLYMx2Q0

Like St. Joseph

Apr 17, 2021 | Thoughts for Meditation

Like St. Joseph... Let us listen to word of God... and live it Let us be humble... trust in God’s ways Let us be courageous... love without being selfish Let us believe... that faith is best gift one can have Pray to St. Joseph.

Sunshine Chat: Surprise Alleluia

Apr 14, 2021 | Sunshine Chats

St. Joseph’s Talent

Apr 9, 2021 | Thoughts for Meditation

St. Joseph was a carpenter. He took great pride in his work. That is a grace... take pride in all you do. Gifts and talents given to be shared. Be like St. Joseph... share your talents... make the world a better place.

St. Joseph, a Good Listener

Apr 3, 2021 | Thoughts for Meditation

St. Joseph was a good listener... What does a listener do... ...hears what others have to say ...trusts in what one hears ...take to heart what you hear ...lets people have their opinions ...opens ones heart to differences ...keeps a silence that respects ...affirms...