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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.

The World’s Evil Resides Within Us. With God’s Help We Can Overcome It

December 28, 2017 by Avellina Balestri

We must embrace the sacred for the acknowledgement of goodness as being inherently stronger than evil.

Categories Spirituality & Faith

The Holiday Season Is A Triumph Of Light Over Darkness

December 20, 2017 by Avellina Balestri

The bright lights of the holidays remind us that winter will end and the Earth will be reborn.

Categories Spirituality & Faith

The Games We Play: A Reflection on Competition vs. Sacrifice

June 13, 2017 by Avellina Balestri

Too often, humanity divides in conflict instead of uniting under God.

Categories Another Way Of Looking At Things

A Catholic Woman’s Open Letter To Linda Sarsour

April 25, 2017 by Avellina Balestri

Although many see Linda Sarsour as a divisive figure, there is much that can unite us.

Categories Inspiring People

A Reflection On The London Terror Attack

March 27, 2017 by Avellina Balestri

The recent terror attack on London reminds the author of the deeply emotional bond she has to England.

Categories Grief & Coping

A Reflection On The New York City Draft Riots Of 1863

March 20, 2017 by Avellina Balestri

Instead of realizing their common fight against oppression, mobs of angry Irishmen attacked newly freed slaves during the 1863 Draft Riots.

Categories Breaking False Dichotomies

It’s Time To End The Cycle of Political Dehumanization

February 27, 2017 by Avellina Balestri

No matter how much we disagree with people politically, we must remember that each person contains the light of God.

Categories Hold Dualities Together

Staying Spiritually Aware During Dark Times

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 by Avellina Balestri

In a world that is fleeting and often cruel, we must hold onto our spiritual truths.

Categories Spirituality & Faith

I See Your Humanity, Mr. Trump. We Need You To See Ours.

January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 by Avellina Balestri

A heartfelt letter trying to understand Mr. Trump and beseeching him to consider the human costs of his decisions.

Categories Hold Dualities Together

I Will Stand Up

November 8, 2016 by Avellina Balestri

No matter what the results of the election today, there will always need to be people of good conscience standing up for what is right.

Categories Building New Identities
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