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

April 2023

An April saying is: April Showers bring May Flowers
When we think of showers we think of rain drops.
The word showers is also used when we speak of…
…wedding showers~~showers of celebration
…showers of joy, glee~~ all that evokes happiness
…showers of tears~~representing sadness

What would we like to shower upon the world?
…peace
…harmony
…good will
…consolation
…respect
…kindness
…understanding

Showers help the earth to bloom.
Hmmm…think of how you and I bloom!
…when the Lord so graciously and unconditionally
showers the world with his goodness, kindness and forgiveness.

How can each one of us shower the world with our own goodness and kind deeds?
Just imagine… Everyone clapping in the world for grace-filled showers!

Is it possible?
Jesus says….be my disciple. And we all get to say Yes?
That is some loving “shower”!
Remember…bloom where you are planted. 🌹

Previous Calls to Action

Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

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...

A Thought to Make “Holy” Each Day

Jun 24, 2020 | Thoughts for Meditation

We are, as Father Richard Rohr says, “seekers of light and life... bearers of shadows and burdens“ We dare to struggle to journey together toward moral fulfillment~~ Let us arise each day and believe that we are all called to care for the Universe while caring for...

Let It Shine

Jun 16, 2020 | Thoughts for Meditation

Let the sunlight shine in your heart everyday. Look up and feel the light of peace, harmony and compassion. Take that light......share it. Become it in word, deed and action. Let the light of acceptance, caring and respect shine wherever you go. And we are put on...