The message that Danton Remoto wanted to convey in the poem "Padre Faura Witness The Execution of Rizal" is that if a person wants freedom, there must be a price to pay. The poem is written from the perspective of Father Faura who witnessed Rizals execution and conveys the emotion of sadness about what happened to Dr. Jose Rizal. The poem also compares Rizal to a star, born to do his purpose on Earth, which is to bring hope and light not just to the Filipinos but to the whole world. Overall, the poem emphasizes the importance of honoring Dr. Jose Rizals sacrifice and the struggle for freedom.