How Junipero Serra fought the death penalty for a California native

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That story goes a long way toward offestting some of the negative things people say about Father Serra.
 
San Junipero Serra - how great!

I just posted on my blog links to a story of how he walked many leagues from the port of San Blas to Mexico City to present charges against Governor Pedro Fages who had mistreated natives. The viceroy accepted the charges and had Fages replaced with Don Fernando Rivera who had served in the California since 1742.

Check it out @ msgdaleday.blogspot.com
 
**Prayer to Saint Junipero Serra
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Saint Junipero Serra, your missionary zeal brought the light of Christ to millions. You endured so many hardships, and labored so much that your work resonates today in the hearts of hundreds of millions of Catholics.

Saint Serra, I petition you today to help me deliver the light of Christ through my words and deeds to others. May I instruct by example and faithfully guide others to Christ, just as you so wonderfully did centuries ago.

I pray that you stand beside me, that you grant me the wisdom and words to share. Please intercede for me before the throne of Christ, may you both witness the work I do on His behalf. I offer my labor and my sacrifice to you. Please receive me as your faithful servant, in Christ, My Lord, I pray.
 
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