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 2025

For formation in discernment

Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.

Save the Date

Call to Action

February 2023

February is the month of the heart. Midway through the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is a reminder to be a sign of Jesus’ love in our daily lives.

How can we do this? Here are a few holy “heart” thoughts. 💕
…serve others kindness
…be gracious in caring
…respond to others with dignity and respect
…bless each other with charity
…trust in God’s love more
…be a light of love
…appreciate God’s loving graces
…love in simple ways
…love is in peace-giving
…have an open heart

We get to choose..
…to be love every day
…to sacrifice for others’ well-being
…to forgive deeply
…to accept better
…to inspire by hidden deeds
…to welcome a stranger
…to share compassion
…to be a trusting heart
…to be generous of spirit
…to be a heart beat of faith-lived

Let us share this gift of February …all 28 days.
With much love shared and hands folded with a prayer heart that says “Thank you Jesus”. Amen.

Previous Calls to Action

Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

Sunshine Chats: Courage

Aug 28, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Hi everyone! Welcome to a Sunshine Chat about COURAGE! We all need some of that these days, don‘t we! After listening, feel free to leave me a comment or two. Have a great weekend! “Courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it.” -- Nelson Mandela...

Sunshine Chats: Gift of Compassion

Aug 21, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Welcome to my second Sunshine Chat! Today I will be talking about the Gift of Compassion. “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life...

Introducing: Sunshine Chats – Gift of Kindness

Aug 14, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Hi everyone! Welcome to my first Sunshine Chat. Today I will be speaking about The Gift of Kindness. How can we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time. Please share this post with your friends! Have a great week. God Bless!...

Wonderful Hope Conference Calls

Aug 12, 2020 | News & Events

Dear Friends, As we all anxiously await a return to normalcy while doing our part to limit the spread of COVID-19, Sister Ave and friends of Heart to Heart Ministry began gathering weekly, virtually, via phone conference calls. The 30-minute calls started in late...

COVID-19: A Prayer of Solidarity

Jul 31, 2020 | Heart Reflections

For all who have contracted coronavirus, We pray for care and healing. For those who are particularly vulnerable, We pray for safety and protection. For all who experience fear or anxiety, We pray for peace of mind and spirit. For affected families who are facing...

Gospel Living… is Being Radical

Jul 29, 2020 | Heart Reflections

... Gospel Living... for life issues caring for unborn, young, elderly disabled, disadvantaged for voting rights, human rights for climate change environmental concerns of safety good education for all healthcare for all better housing for those in need Against death...