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 2026

For respect for human life

Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

Call to Action

April 2024

April Showers….

We think of rain giving the soil new life with…
…flowers blooming
…gardens growing vegetables
…grass getting greener
April showers us with…
…graces galore
…sprinkles of goodness shared
…new life with reconciliation
…spirits transformed
Think of showers as moments of…
…sharing goodness
…bestowing mercy
…seeking justice
…giving deep respect for all

Every day in April take time to shower
Jesus’ love wherever you are .
Shower with…
…patience
…heart-peace
…humility
…simplify of spirit
Hmmmm….a shower of rain can remind us to be
a source of spiritual growth for ourselves….and others. Amen.

Previous Calls to Action

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Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

A Lenten Reflection: Life is a Gift

Mar 4, 2021 | Heart Reflections

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

Feb 27, 2021 | Thoughts for Meditation

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...

Sunshine Chat: A Recipe for the Second Week of Lent

Feb 26, 2021 | Sunshine Chats

A Sanctuary Light

Feb 18, 2021 | Thoughts for Meditation

Think of this Lenten season as a sanctuary light...that no matter where we are and what we are feeling. God is there.... Pray to day in (what I call....) three 5 minute ponderings with Jesus.... What do I give up? What do I dare to change? What is God calling me...

Hope: A Poem by Alexis Valdés

Feb 18, 2021 | Heart Reflections

Hope When the storm has passed...and the crowds are tamed And we are survivors...of a collective shipwreck With tearful heart...our destiny blessed We will feel joy...simply for being alive And we’ll give a hug...to the first stranger And praise our good luck...that...