She Survived a Train Crash and Inspires Everyone

Join us for more inspiring stories with the Amityville Dominican Sisters! Exuding Joy, Hope, Faith and Connection! This episode is filled with faith events and a sense of motivation for all. Let this video serve as inspiration to move forward is and find strength in community, a truly motivational experience.In this heartfelt conversation, Sister Ave Clark shares her journey of faith, compassion, and the profound lessons learned from her experiences in education, particularly with special needs students. She reflects on the importance of kindness, the impact of small acts of love, and how her own struggles have shaped her understanding of joy and humanity. Through stories of her students and her friend Arthur, Sister Ave emphasizes the power of empathy and the significance of being present for others in their times of need.Chapters00:00 Sister Ave's Journey Begins02:51 Teaching with Compassion05:57 Finding Joy in Suffering08:57 The Impact of Special Needs Education12:01 Lessons from Arthur21:11 The Power of Small Acts of KindnessOur Mission

We Move Forward Together, an initiative of the Amityville Dominican Sisters, invites individuals and groups to connect with us through our existing ministries to explore spirituality, ecology, social justice and community building. Through events and experiences, participants make new friends, forge new ministries and create partnerships in order to advance justice and truth for all. TakeawaysSister Ave's calling to the vowed life began in childhood.Teaching with love and compassion is essential in education.Experiences with special needs students profoundly shape understanding of humanity.Joy can be found even in suffering and challenges.The importance of small acts of kindness in everyday life.Empathy is a gift that comes from personal struggles.Connection with others can lead to healing and understanding.Sister Ave's friend Arthur taught her valuable lessons about love and compassion.Life's challenges can refine us rather than define us.The impact of a single moment can change the course of a life.Contact Us: info@wmft.org