Anne is an accomplished author and dynamic speaker who proclaims hope and healing in the midst of life's most difficult storms. With personal experiences dealing with addiction, the occult, grief and loss and a long professional career in social work, she draws upon the truths of the Catholic Faith the understanding of the human person and the profound and personal love of Christ to offer practical and proven ways to grow in faith and maintain spiritual, mental and emotional well-being.
A Sampling of Talk Topics: ~talks can be tailored to your group's request~
Healing Promises for Your Family: Hope is on the Way!: The Sacred Heart Devotion and Enthronement of Jesus in your home offer refuge and remedy for struggling families today. Learn the history, the practices and the ways in which the Heart of Jesus is ministering to us today and making good on His Promises to all those who honor His Heart.
Praying For Those Who Are Addicted: A Mission of Love, Mercy and Hope: Addiction is rampant and it is destroying our families and ravaging the foundation of our society. What can we do in the hellstorm of addiction? We can pray with a purpose and learn how to cope and care without getting caught up in the chaos. Anne speaks from experience, here, and offers a strong message of hope with practical strategies and a faith filled approach to coping with some else's addiction.
Wisdom For A Woman's Soul: This talk draws from the rich writings and teaching of St. Edith Stein who is a true contemporary "woman's saint". Anne's own spiritual friendship with this saint confirmed everything shew knew in her heart about being a woman but never heard anyone talk about. This talk is highly recommended for all women who are seeking deeper meaning and a more authentic expression of their feminine genius to make a difference in our world.
For Priests Only: The Sacred Heart and the Priesthood: Whether you need respite or renewal this inspirational introduction to the mission and writings of Ven Louise Margaret Claret de La Touche, commissioned first by our Lord and then her superiors to promulgate priestly devotion of the Sacred Heart, will draw you deeply into the love of Jesus, bring clarity to your vocation and strength to your soul
Testimonials:
"Anne Costa gives a gripping and compelling story of growing up in the midst of alcoholism, abuse and drug addiction. Anne has a very down-to-earth, enthusiastic and engaging manner which draws you in, intermittently with her lightheartedness, and then couples it with her stunning and heart-wrenching testimony. She presents a powerful and inspirational message of healing and hope by conquering her painful past. On fire with the Holy Spirit, she glorifies the Lord wholeheartedly in all things in her journey of faith toward God’s love and His restoration." - Janet Massa, Coordinator, Magnificat, Mother of Divine Mercy Chapter, Bristol, CT
"Our parish hosted Anne Costa for a Women's Day of Renewal. Through her own journey of faith and the wisdom of Edith Stein, Anne spoke beautifully to the deepest longings and desires in the hearts of those attending. Through her spiritual insights and experiences, she led us on a day of understanding our feminine genius, surrendering in trust to God's love and plan for our lives, learning to prayerfully ponder like the Blessed Mother, and being sent with a renewed commitment to form, live and bear witness to the world - authentic feminine lives. We felt as if a life-long friend was conversing with us, accompanying us in faith." Julie A - Iowa
"Please know that your sharing was one of the loveliest talks I have ever been blessed to experience." - Barbara S., New York
"Your words were a deep and abiding comfort to me through this pain of losing my son to addiction." - Joanne P., Maryland
"You were profound...You spoke on a level; plain and simple, yet powerful." - Elma G., Texas
"I was deeply moved and will never be the same by the way you spoke... I just wanted to hear more." -Gabby T., Virginia
"Anne Costa is a gifted speaker who is able to immediately connect with her audience on a heart-to-heart level. She has a caring, compassionate style, and her own life experiences, which she weaves into her talks, give her credibility and authenticity. I highly recommend her." - Patricia Mitchell, Associate Editor, The Word Among Us Press
Talks can be tailored to your groups request~
