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
May 2026

That everyone might have food

Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.

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Call to Action

August 2023

Brightness of Being a Blessing

August is a month of sunlight.
This makes me think of the sun-light of the Beatitudes.
The Blessedness of the Beatitudes represent the heart of Jesus’ message.
During this month of August let’s be Beatitude People.

Blessed are the poor in spirit…let’s recognize our dependence on God
Blessed are those who mourn…let us be compassionate hearts with the “gift of tears” (Pope Francis)
Blessed are the meek…be gentle of heart and non-violent
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst…do God’s will with a just heart
Blessed are the merciful…mercy is full of forgiveness
Blessed are the pure of heart…express your faith in loving ways
Blessed are the peacemakers…is a call to be a peace-giver
Blessed are those who are persecuted…be a person who extends heart-peace

Let us strive during the last month of summer to be the brightness of Jesus’ Love by the way we speak to and about others.

May the sun-light of our actions be a wonderful, holy reflection of the “blessedness” of being. The sunshine of our faith lived with an open heart. Amen💓

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Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

New Book: A Heart of Courage

Jun 9, 2020 | News & Events

It is here! Sister Ave's newest book published June 5, 2020. Introducing: A Heart of Courage ...the Ordinary and Extraordinary Becoming Holy Courage is a wonderful blessing. It is a noble way of living that encourages hope, compassion and justice. Courage is our heart...

God Whispers

May 25, 2020 | Media

A wonderful lesson we all have in this pandemic time to listen more deeply to the whispers of God’s presence in the world. https://youtu.be/zf_0jzPQ8lo

Novena For Pentecost With Dan Schutte

May 23, 2020 | Heart Reflections

Let us prepare to receive the spirit of Pentecost into our hearts. Let us be the spirit of Jesus’ love especially during this pandemic. Let us look up and believe that the Spirit nudges us forward to be the hands, the feet and the very heart of gospel love, hope and...

Be safe. Be careful. Lo.

May 5, 2020 | Media

Be safe. Be careful. Lo. A Yorkie in a mask reminding us to take good care. Together (Woof Woof) we will arise with sunshine in our hearts for better days to come.

Sister Ave Visits Brother Joe Home from Hospital

May 3, 2020 | Media

This is called LOVE. Sr. Ave visiting her brother Joe home from hospital. Waving love and feel better. No sitting at kitchen table. Social distance. But Love knows no distance. Everyone. Be safe.