TO SAN PADRE JUNIPERO SERRA / by Joe Castorino

Why do some seek to erase

You from history’s chalkboard?

Why do they wish to cancel out

Your love for Native Americans?

In these deeply distressing times,

The Franciscan Way must lead:

Love must conquer all hatred,

Pardon must heal all injuries,

Faith must replace all doubt,

Hope must cast out all despair,

When Light scatters the darkness,

It is then that freedom rings.