Heradio G. Luna - Literature / Humanities Chairperson
José Antonio Velázquez - President of Quinto Sol Cultural Arts Center
Dedication to those who give substance and flavor to life
O Mighty Giver of Life,
Who inhabits everything that is
the stars, the moon, the water, and trees
to teach us the beauty of your world
in the things we see and hear.
You give us salt to season the food
and birds to coo to give substance
and flavor to a new awakening day.
You give us new dawns that glorify creation
as darkness fades out, the sunrise displayed.
As the seasons occur,
in spring, summer, autumn, and winter
transforming anew the face of the world,
hard hearts are softened, and we realize anew
the helplessness we feel as human beings,
You give us the gift of words
which are born of your people
to proclaim the truth stamped in our hearts.
In the sharing of our inmost feelings
revealing our deepest desires,
you give us the royal privilege
to place in other people's trust
our most valued possession,
our Hearts.
Ika noyollo
by Heradio G. Luna
