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 2026

For respect for human life

Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

Call to Action

October 2023

Change of Colors
and Autumn arrives
Breezes of God’s love
inviting us to…
…see life anew
…be filled with a renewed spirit
…be open to creative ways of being hope-filled
A new season with a harvest of bright colors
reminding us to…
…share compassion more
…be understanding of differences
…connect with all of creation
October has pumpkins
that make us smile
An opportunity to share…
…lots of joy
…extend welcome with mercy and justice
…center one’s life in God’s way
Oh Autumn~~
Such a delight to be …
…a blessing of Jesus’ love
…a spark of the divine here on earth
…a grace to touch and become
part of Autumn’s message of
God is here… right now. Touch the spirit of Autumn
and you will become part of the message of Jesus’ love.

Previous Calls to Action

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Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

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...

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.