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 January 2026

For prayer with the Word of God

Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

Call to Action

January 2024

January~~ A new calendar year begins.

Let us step into this year with…
…lots of gratitude for ordinary goodness
…graces to share from a generous heart
…faith to live with fervor and joy

Let us be disciples with a mission to…
…spread the light of compassion
…be the light of genuine forgiveness
…sparkle with a sense of hope reborn every day

Let us become the presence of Jesus’ love by…
…trusting more
…encouraging charity
…inspiring goodness

Let us be a spark of heart-peace just where we are
and believe…that sacred space has ripple effects for our world. Amen.

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...