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LordGod, we depend on you for life itself. We depend on seafarers for many of our daily needs. Watch over them, keep them from danger, befriend them in loneliness and bring them safely home to those they love. Amen

Almighty God, we give thanks for all those who work at sea. We acknowledge our need for the food and raw materials they transport. We recognise that they are sometimes in danger and their long absences often involve sacrifices in their family life. Help us to show our gratitude not only in our words, but also in our actions.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

WE ARE SEAFARER

CHARLZ F. FONTAMILLAS, RECE, ETO (CFSharp)

Romblon Chapter

We sailed the vast ocean through its high and low

Danced through ships motion from the stern to its bow

To provide goods and services to all consumers of the world

A seafarers sacrifice that to you is being unfold

Eat, work then sleep, the usual routine we do onboard

We sing, dance and laugh. The only happiness we can afford

Waiting for next port, taking chances to communicate with our family

With all the time, seeking guidance and protection from the Lord Almighty

When duty calls, we turn the day into night and the night into day

For how long? Nobody can say

We are on our own since we embark on day one

And hide the feeling of loneliness as much as we can

We eat what’s been cooked and no reason to be picky

We clean our cabin with no excuses for it to be messy

We washed our cloths after a hard day’s job

Self-medication with warm bath and ointments rub

Everyday is Monday with no chances of shore-leave for relaxation

Hoping for everything be back to normal after vaccination

For even though we are expected to be with our family during vacation

Most of the days are wasted because of these quarantine and hotel isolation

Seafaring career has never been easy and it’s getting bad

If we have enough savings and investments, quitting will be glad

But reality check, these are not applicable to the majority

Because most can’t say no to the needs of the extended family

Life’s challenges come and go, with us stronger than before

Determined to finish the contract with our family and God in our core

The world is changing but we keep on sailing. Stand proud for them to see

We are the unsung heroes, back liners and brave warriors of the sea

We are SEAFARER