national seafarers day

National Seafarers’ Day

national seafarers daySeafarers encounter a lot of dangers and discomforts travelling on the great, wide, and endless seas. Some of them died while on duty.

As we celebrate National Seafarers’ Day, let us remember the hardships our seafarers encounter daily over the ocean like being deprived of the grace of celebrating the Holy Eucharist; missing special family occasions; and most especially, the feeling of being homesick, alone, and lonely.

Let us join the members of the Apostleship of the Sea in offering prayers for our beloved seafarers that they will remain steadfast in witnessing their Christian values amidst different cultures, places, peoples and seasons.

Let us not also forget the sacrifices of their loved-ones who also bear the absence of a father, mother, sister, brother, daughter, or a son. May they show sincere gratitude and appreciation by making good use of the fruits of the seafarers’ labors.

May Mama Mary, Star of the Sea, continue to pray for them!

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