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

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

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.

Sunshine Chat: What It Means to Share

Oct 27, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Today I’ll be talking about What It Means to Share. I hope you enjoy it and will share with your friends. Have a blessed weekend! https://youtu.be/GdjDYyD0IQA

Music of the Mountains

Oct 27, 2020 | Heart Reflections

Asian Brush Painting by Sr. Mary Anna Euring, OP I painted this landscape in the Spring of 2020, as the cherry trees were in full bloom and Covid-19 arrived in New York! As many of us were in “lockdown” and did not have the opportunity to enjoy their beauty and...

Sunshine Chat: Untangle the Knots

Oct 16, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Welcome to another Friday Sunshine Chat. Today I will be talking about “Untangle the Knots”. I hope you enjoy it. If you do please share with your friends. Have a blessed and beautiful weekend! https://youtu.be/EA4UWbNC90I