Nina is passionate about moving hearts and minds and helping others understand their faith in practical ways. In addition to being an author and founder of two ministries, Nina is also an artist. She utilizes all her God-given talents to create a spiritual atmosphere that inspires attendees to more fully experience the presence of the Holy Spirit. One attendee summed it up: "I came to expand my knowledge, and I learned about expanding my heart." That's Nina's goal.
Dr. Nina Marie Corona is a speaker, author, artist, and founder of AFIRE Ministries, a Catholic nonprofit (Official Catholic Directory) organization dedicated to integrating faith and science to reveal the hope and healing found in Christ. Through educational programs, retreats, and resources, AFIRE supports individuals, parishes, and communities in spiritual formation and healing, with particular care for those impacted by addiction.
Nina holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fordham University, a Master of Arts in Christian Spirituality from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts from Muhlenberg College. She also attained education certification in counseling from Villanova University.
Nina is the author of two books: When on Earth: Discovering Christian Spirituality in the Daily Happenings of Ordinary Life and Clear Bear. She is also the creator of the popular video series, We Thirst: Christian Reflections on Addiction, which is held in university and seminary libraries worldwide. Her doctoral dissertation at Fordham University (2022) laid the foundation for Graced Collaboration, a forthcoming integrated, evidence-based program for addiction recovery inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
Nina is a member of the Catholic Speakers Organization and a lifetime member of Alpha Sigma Nu, the honor society of Jesuit institutions of higher education. She resides outside of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, with her husband Mark, who works closely alongside her in her ministry. They have been married for 42 years and have two adult daughters and two grandsons.
Speaking Topics:
- Acceptance
- Addiction
- Advent
- Discernment
- Discipleship
- Distraction: How it Affects Prayer Life
- Faith in Action
- Faith, Hope & Love
- Franciscan Spirituality
- Holiness: Pursuit of Sainthood — Especially in the Messiness of Life
- Ignatian Spirituality
- Lent
- Peace
- Salesian Spirituality
- Self-Knowledge
- Spiritual Discipline
- Spirituality & Religion
- Spirituality of Matt Talbot
- Surrender
- Virtues
