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 January 2026

For prayer with the Word of God

Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

Call to Action

August 2022

August Sunshine 😊

August…a Summer month with lots of sunshine
Perhaps one can learn to focus
on the warmth of God’s “unconditional love”
Lessons learned…
…to be kind-hearted
…more understanding that
differences can enrich us
…to listen with an open heart
…to forgive and not to hold a grudge

Remember…
the warmth of “unconditional love”
can help us to develop a center of…
…peace and compassion
…charity and empathy
…goodness and joy

Let us during these hazy, hot days of August
be reminded of a deeper way of sharing
God’s creative sunshine through our…
…good deeds
…good friendships
…good holy prayers
…good kind words
😊
and you will find in doing so~~
a sacred place and space full of sunshine
that is reflected in your heart and spirit
and shared with all those you encounter.

Previous Calls to Action

Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

Mary Blessed Among Women

Apr 27, 2018 | Thoughts for Meditation

Of all the extraordinary women in Scripture, one stands out above all others as the most blessed, most highly favored by God. Indeed, no woman is more truly remarkable than Mary. I was drawn to this style of painting, Mexican Folk Art, because of its old-world charm...

Day of Prayer for Peace

Apr 15, 2018 | Media

Peace Prayer Lunch April 7, 2018 with presentations about being witnesses of peace given by Sr. Ave and Fr. Bob Lauder.

Spring Awakening and Lotus Peace

Apr 6, 2018 | Thoughts for Meditation

Please enjoy these two paintings by Sr. Mary Anna Euring, O.P. The novelist Dostoevsky tells us that "The world will be saved by beauty". This prophetic statement inspired Pope John Paul II in his "Letter to Artists" to suggest that when humanity is challenged (as it...

Lenten Arise: Being the Garment of Jesus’ Love

Mar 15, 2018 | Media

Define Your Life….By the Size of Your Heart

Feb 23, 2018 | Thoughts for Meditation

Be a teaspoon of Love .... Be a tablespoon of Love Be a heart of gentle compassion Share unconditional Love Be forgiving .... don't count the cost See Jesus' Love everywhere you go Don't judge .... it is so easy Have an open heart .... surprise yourself Respect...

The Sacred Journey

Jan 14, 2018 | Thoughts for Meditation

The Sacred Journey Take a moment to follow this link to a wonderful Asian brush painting - enjoy the painting as long as you like... http://contemplativearts.vpweb.com/DSCF1408.JPG We are all on the journey called “Life”! As you reflect on this Asian Brush painting,...