The Man to Send Rain highlights Father Paul's attempt to merge his beliefs with Pueblo customs through the act of sprinkling holy water on Teofilo's grave.
The Man to Send Rain tells the story of Father Paul accompanying Leon to sprinkle holy water on Teofilo's grave. By analyzing the excerpt, the inference can be made that Father Paul hopes to integrate his beliefs into the Pueblo people's customs as much as possible. He sprinkles water on the grave symbolically, aiming to honor Teofilo and bridge the gap between their traditions.