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Avellina BalestriAvellina Balestri

Avellina Balestri (aka Rosaria Marie) is a Catholic freelance writer from the scenic and historic Penn-Mar borderlands. She the editor-in-chief of Fellowship & Fairydust, a literary magazine inspiring faith and creativity and exploring the arts through a spiritual lens. In addition to her regular contributions to The Wisdom Daily, her writings on matters of world history, popular culture, current events, and universal spirituality have been featured in a variety of publications including St. Austin Review, Catholic Insight, Latin Mass Magazine, Mvslim, Sci-Fi and Fantasy Network, , etc. In all of this, she seeks her inspiration from the Ultimate Love and Source of Creativity, and hopes to share that love and creativity with others.

A Catholic’s Commentary In A Time Of Scandal

August 30, 2018 by Avellina Balestri

We must be balanced and fair when handling the situation, both to prevent this from happening again, and to preserve the Church.

Categories Spirituality & Faith

The Danger Of The Us Vs. Them Education Of Niche Religious Colleges

August 8, 2018August 6, 2018 by Avellina Balestri

Catholic colleges do their students a disservice by providing them with such a limited worldview.

Categories Business & Education

Robin Hood, King Arthur, And The Call To Stand For Justice

July 5, 2018 by Avellina Balestri

The ancient tales offer hope and remind us of our duty to stand for what is right.

Categories Inspiring People

A Reflection On St. Thomas Becket’s Murder In Canterbury Cathedral

June 14, 2018 by Avellina Balestri

The complicated legacy of St. Thomas Becket.

Categories Inspiring People

History And Legend: Meeting Souls Gone By

June 11, 2018 by Avellina Balestri

Through stories and words we can come to know the souls of those who have left us.

Categories Art & Culture

Thinking And Praying Over Jerusalem

May 16, 2018 by Avellina Balestri

A prayer for a city divided.

Categories Spirituality & Faith

“Ecce Homo!”: Pontius Pilate As The Every Man

May 10, 2018 by Avellina Balestri

Reflections on the complicated character of Pontius Pilate, who gave the order for Jesus’ crucifixion.

Categories Historic Profiles

Lessons from Five Royal Marriages in History

April 30, 2018 by Avellina Balestri

Fascinating stories of royal marriages that changed the course of history.

Categories Historic Profiles

Within The Easter Story Lie The Seeds Of All Life’s Experiences

April 19, 2018 by Avellina Balestri

The Easter memories of my youth.

Categories Spirituality & Faith

Mother of Sorrows: A Reflection On Mary Mourning The Death Of Jesus

April 10, 2018 by Avellina Balestri

The pain is so great. Why may I not die with him?

Categories Spirituality & Faith
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