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 February 2026

For children with incurable diseases

Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

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

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...

Sunshine Chat: The Lonely Star’s Journey of Faith

Apr 2, 2021 | Sunshine Chats

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

Apr 2, 2021 | Media

Say you will have an Alleluia smile watching this.

Year of St. Joseph

Mar 28, 2021 | Thoughts for Meditation

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...