The Catholic Church has a rich history of Saints that we can reach out to, to intercede for us. The Saints were regular human beings with all the human frailties, emotions and hardships that we face. Learning about their lives, helps us to realize that we too can aspire to being saints, or at the very least, that we can be true bearers of Christ to one another throughout our day to day lives.
We encourage you to read about the saints and find a way to become a little more Christ-like each day! If you are a Mariner or Maritime Worker, find the saint that speaks to you most. If your spouse or child is a mariner, perhaps you will want to read about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the mother of two mariners!
Our Lady Star of the Sea - Patroness of the Apostleship of the Sea, Catholic Missions to Seafarers, and Mariners
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady,_Star_of_the_Sea
St. Michael the Archangel – Patron Saint of Mariners
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=308
St. Brendan the Navigator – Patron Saint of Navigators, Sailors
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=170
St. Expeditus – Patron Saint of Navigators
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=347
St. Nicholas of Bari, Bishop of Myra – Patron Saint of Sailors
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=371
St. Erasmus (St. Elmo) – Patron Saint of Sailors
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=182
St. Peter Gonzalez (Also sometimes known as St. Elmo) – Patron Saint of Spanish & Portuguese Sailors
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5368
St. Phocas the Gardener – Patron Saint of Boatmen, Sailors and Watermen
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5891
St. Venerius – Patron Saint of Lighthouse Keepers
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=383
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Patroness of the Sea Services Pray for Us
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=180
St. Christopher – Patron Saint of Travelers
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=36
St. Raphael the Archangel – Patron Saint of Travelers
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=203
St. John of God – Former Long Shoreman!
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=68