Siempre Adelante, Nunca Atras,” A motto that Junipero Serra Lived by that translates to “Always forward, never back.” This Franciscan friar founded several California missions, that many hold dear to their hearts. I have to admit, I did not know much about this amazing saint. Providentially, this work was in the making months before all the attacks against him. It has been a quiet prayer creating this painting for a man who strived to love well, one who particularly sought to uphold the dignity of the natives who were mistreated. I pray we seek to find new ways to uphold the dignity of all lives, especially those who have no voice and those who are being mistreated. In this way, may we be always moving forward, never back. St Junipero Serra, Pray for us.

In this painting, you see a pathway that continues on and St Junipero humbly walking along it. The two dove follow along, representing us following the path as well. Our Lady of Guadalupe is present, referencing not only his love for Mary, but his journey that took place to Mexico. Furthermore, he is just outside the Carmel mission church in California, one of many he help founded.

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Always Forward