Treasures and Trauma – ATR Conference
At the end of September we were privileged to welcome this group to the “Treasures and Trauma” biannual @alleanzatesoriraggianti conference we …
Author Archives: Jon and Erika Tello
Inaugural Italian Art Show
A few years ago, Jon created a series of paintings while he was in Italy that was based on the …
The Weight of Sin and Glory
How deep the Father’s love for us. How vast beyond all measure. How can I begin to understand the gravity …
Our Top Ten in 2017
We are nearly done with the first month of 2017 but in light of the “new” year it seemed fitting …
Art Ministry Milestones & More
Historically when the arts have been used in the [Catholic] church in Italy they have often become objects of worship rather …
Flat Stanley Visits Italy
Ever heard of “Flat Stanley”? He’s a colorful little guy no taller or wider than a sheet of paper. He …
Beautiful Bologna
Today marks eight months since our family arrived here in Bologna, Italy! At this point we are also halfway through our …
Rediscovering Radiance
Shortly after our family arrived in Italy we facilitated a national conference for the anti-trafficking ministries across Italy. It was ATR’s (Alleanza Tesori …
Finally in Italy Again
Last time we wrote on our blog, it was from a discouraged place of prolonged waiting for our return to …
You’re God and I Am Not
Today has not gone as we planned. I’m not sure why I was surprised since the whole process of getting back to Italy has …
