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.

Previous Calls to Action

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Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

What Happened to Good Old Fashioned Hospitality?

Dec 10, 2018 | Heart Reflections

Hospitality appears to be a thing of the past ... a long forgotten and unused gift. We no longer think to invite someone to stop by for a cup of coffee. Our busyness has redefined the simple things ... things that used to be so important like a simple chat with a...

Ever Notice that the Scriptures are Full of Declarative Sentences?

Dec 10, 2018 | Heart Reflections

Declarative sentences are pretty much cut and dry. There's not much room for debate. In our frailty we make what God says into something it was never meant to be. We are the ones that take His simplicity and turn it into a heap of confusion. Simple obedience to God...

Essence of Advent

Dec 4, 2018 | Thoughts for Meditation

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

Nov 15, 2018 | Media

Honoring Sr. Ave Clark, O.P. who received the St. Catherine of Sienna Award.

Sister Ave Honored for Extraordinary Ministry

Sep 19, 2018 | News & Events

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

Jul 28, 2018 | Thoughts for Meditation

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...