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

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

Easter Reflection: Singing an Alleluia!

Apr 9, 2020 | Heart Reflections

A Mysterious Alleluia Time... Yes it is Easter Time..... Springtime and the weather is changing, flowers slowly blooming. And yet, it is a strange time to think of singing an Alleluia! It is a time of a global virus crisis that our own country is struggling to deal...

Yorkie Delivers Care

Apr 9, 2020 | News & Events

Sister Ave has a service dog named Sunshine Yorkie... He is now almost 16 years old and is blind and deaf. He and Sister Ave still deliver care to others. Perhaps his little shirt reminds us all during this virus crisis to have big hearts and care about one another.

Heart to Heart Ministry Baking for Others During the Virus Crisis

Apr 9, 2020 | News & Events

Want to help? Please send a donation, cake mixes and baking supplies to Heart to Heart Ministry. Address below. Thank you.

Holy Week 2020: How Great Is Our God

Apr 3, 2020 | Heart Reflections

It is Holy Week. Let us see the Divine face of Mercy in the ordinary kindness and compassion of one another. If Holy palm is not available this Holy Week... I suggest we raise our own palm (hand) 🖐 in a prayer for all who have lost a loved one in this virus...

A Tour of the Artwork of Sister Mary Anna Euring, OP

Mar 27, 2020 | Media

While you are home because of coronavirus, here is an art tour of Sister Mary Anna Euring, OP, artwork to reflect upon with quiet stillness. https://youtu.be/7C2dNsb6ey0

Dorothy Day Video with Fr. Bob Lauder, February 22, 2020

Feb 25, 2020 | Media

February 22, 2020, Dorothy Day Video and Discussion with Fr. Bob Lauder. A morning Heart to Heart Ministry Retreat gathering for documentary video called Revolution of the Heart about Dorothy Day. Inspiring people to live the Beatitudes especially with those with...