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
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.
Pray for Peace in every human heart.
Latest Entries
Essence of Advent
This Asian Brush Painting on Japanese Shikishi Board, symbolizes for me the essence of Advent, a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of The Christ Child, God’s gift to our world. Although we usually think of a gift as something that is purchased, I’m...
Dominican Sisters Gala, November 2, 2018
Honoring Sr. Ave Clark, O.P. who received the St. Catherine of Sienna Award.
Sister Ave Honored for Extraordinary Ministry
November 7, 2018 Generous. A gift giver. A saint Those were some of the many accolades heaped on Sister Ave Clark, O.P., who received the St. Catherine of Siena Award from her fellow Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, L.I., at the annual Dominican Gala on Nov. 2....
Go Light Your World
A video of this song by Chris Rice. As you view, sing along and ponder the beautiful gift of the light we have to give and share with others especially those in need. Let us be the light of compassion...the light of hope...and the light of love in our world. Be...
Mini Brunch Retreat with Gloria Durka
Peace~~Prayer
Peace ~~ Prayer Pin Peace~~Prayer is for all to connect in spirit and prayer for Peace and non-violence. To stand in solidarity for a world connected with compassion, hope and respect for all. To receive a pin, please email Sister Ave. Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make...
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Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them.
-Romans 12:6
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Let everything that has breath give praise to the Lord! Hallelujah.
-Psalm 150:6
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We love because he first loved us.
-1 John 4:19
