"To have courage for whatever comes in life — everything lies in that." ~ Santa Teresa de Avila, España
"In the face of life's difficulties, let us ask the Lord for strength to remain joyful witnesses to our faith." - Pope Francis, Argentina
"Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace.  The gift of grace increases as the struggle increases.”
~Santa Rosa de Lima, Perú

"You pay God a compliment by asking great things of Him."
~ Santa Teresa de Ávila, España

"We could learn a lot from crayons. ... (They) all are different colors, but they all exist very nicely in the same box." autor anónimo "Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions." 
~Pablo Picasso - España

"Make few resolutions. Make specific resolutions. And fulfill them with the help of God.”
~ St. Josemaria Escriva- España

Love ought to consist of deeds more than of words." ~ San Ignacio de Loyola - España

Love and fear…Love will make us quicken our steps, while fear will make us look where we are setting our feet so that we shall not fall."  ~ Santa Teresa de Ávila - España

"He who loses an opportunity is like the man who lets a bird fly from his hand, for he will never recover it."  ~San Juan de la Cruz, España

"One rare and exceptional deed is worth far more than a thousand commonplace ones."   
San Ignacio de Loyola- España

"God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If He gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it."  Papa Francisco- Argentina

"Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice." One Hundred Years of Solitude- Gabriel Garcia Marquez- Colombia
This opening line encourages the reader to discover this world famous book. In turn, I hope it encourages you to be inspired by the following quotes from various saints of Hispanic heritage... 

“In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks.”  ~ Santa Teresa de Jesús -Avila, España

“All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding his life we find that he is the best example.” ~Santa Teresa de Jesús de Ávila, España

The soul enjoys silence and peace, not by many reasonings, but by simply contemplating the truth."  ~ San Pedro de Alcántara, España

"No one should think or say anything of another which he would not wish thought or said of himself." ~ Santa Teresa de Jesús en Ávila, España

"The holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you'll be amazed at the results." ~ San Josemaría Escriva de España 

         Para nuestros alumnos....
We look forward to sharing our love for the rich Spanish language and diverse Hispanic culture with you! In the classroom and in the daily approach to life, one should try to take on new challenges to improve one's skills. Growth is not always easy. Nothing worthwhile in life comes without prayer, hard work and dedication. Like playing musical instruments and participating in athletics, learning languages involves time, patience and much practice... 
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