When the Coronavirus Hits Home
Recently I (Erika) began feeling overwhelmed more than usual by the grim daily death toll statistics and increasing number of …
Author Archives: Jon and Erika Tello
Coping with the Coronavirus
We are so grateful to all of you who have thought of us and reached out to ask how we …
“Creation” Arts & English Camp
Part of our purpose for being here in Italy is to create art that points to Christ and there was a …
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 …
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 …
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