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 November 2025

For the prevention of suicide

Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.

Call to Action

July 2023

July…the first full month of Summer warmth
Oh yes…fans and AC on but …
Let’s think of the warmth of Jesus’ love
It is a warmth of great…
…kindness
…caring
…understanding
…forgiving
…encouraging

It is a warmth that embraces all…
…sorrows
…celebrations
…weaknesses
…talents
…journeys
…wishes

This warmth is not …
…over bearing
…smothering
…disconcerting

This warmth brings…
…unconditional love
…eternal hope
…spiritual companionship

So for July… breathe in this spiritual warmth
Then…become it in your life
And…
No humidity of a hot summer breeze will
take away your joy of being
Jesus’ love for one another.

Breathe on me breath of God
Breathe on me anew.😊

Previous Calls to Action

Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

Snowmen Visit Amityville Motherhouse!

Dec 8, 2020 | News & Events

Visiting Motherhouse of Amityville Dominicans dressed as Snowmen and bringing homemade goodies. During pandemic sisters in Motherhouse stayed in rooms to social distance. Snowmen (include Sister Ave, OP) stayed outside dancing, waving and singing. Sisters waved from...

Sunshine Chat: The Heart of a Loving Yes

Nov 29, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Sunshine Chat: Choices

Nov 23, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Do We Make Choices or Do Our Choices Make Us? https://youtu.be/H_OdfMw7CwU

Sunshine Chat: The Little Dandelion

Nov 23, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Reading of The Little Dandelion from Heart to Heart Parables. https://youtu.be/GH4gXXKF7j0

Sunshine Chat: The Very Last Leaf

Oct 31, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Hi everyone, welcome to my Sunshine Chat. Today I’d like to read you a story about the Very Last Leaf. See if you can see yourself as that leaf. I hope you enjoy it and will share with your friends! Have a blessed weekend! https://youtu.be/YvMJxBRyKto

The Christopher’s Interview of Sister Ave

Oct 29, 2020 | News & Events

Sister Ave Clark on Tapping Into Holy Courage During Challenging Times – Light One Candle – the blog of The Christophers. Read and listen to Sister Ave Clark’s interview with Tony Rossi from The Christopher’s about her book A Heart of Courage.