Brother Marinus

06/16/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/thepillar/p/korean-bishop-says-wyd-seoul-will?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1uu084

"There is never a moment that God doesn’t love his children."

05/16/2026

This episode is part of our miniseries of Universal History episodes focused on Ireland. We talk about the voyage of St. Brendan the Navigator, one of the my...

05/11/2026

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Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners.

05/11/2026

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05/05/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/thepillar/p/ahead-of-world-youth-day-catholic?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1uu084

The Catholic population of South Korea has surpassed 6 million, with recent statistics showing growth in the local Church, even as the country’s population continues to shrink.

04/28/2026

Imagine, a Captain La Rue Comic Book!

A few weeks ago we were approached by Philip Kosloski of Voyage Comics. He reached out to us about the possibility of producing a comic or graphic novel about the life of Captain Leonard La Rue/Brother Marinus. We were very excited about the idea. Having such a product that can help promote the cause is very exciting. However, the cost for producing 10,000 copies to be distributed world-wide is $25,000.00.

We have received two donations already for $3,000.00. Yea! That is 10% of the costs. All we need to do is raise the other 90%.
My hope is that we can raise this amount in time to have this graphic novel/comic book produced before the October 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul.

You can contribute by going to: https://www.aos-usa.org/brother-marinus-guild

There you can give a donation, and also write a note in the "Whom may we thank..." section that your gift is for the graphic novel/comic book. At the same time, you will be enrolled as a Servant of God Guild Member.

Blessings in this Easter Season,
Fr. Sinclair
Animator of the Cause of Servant of God Brother Marinus

The Guild relies on the help of those who share interest in the cause of Brother Marinus/Capt. LaRue. Your contribution can make a significant difference in moving the cause forward.

04/21/2026

https://splash247.com/the-unprecedented-plight-of-seafarers-in-the-hormuz-crisis/

The ongoing maritime paralysis in the Middle East has no precedent in the post-World War II era for seafarers caught in a war zone. As regional tensions remains at a breaking point, thousands of crewmembers find themselves effectively immobilised in one of the world’s most volatile corridors, faci...

04/18/2026

appears to be missing in the area of Guam and Saipan.

Heavenly Father be with the six crewmembers and send your Holy Spirit to sustain their families in this very difficult time.

The U.S. Coast Guard reports that a small U.S.-flagged cargo ship went missing off the coast of Saipan during the passage of Super Typhoon Sinlaku. A...

04/13/2026

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04/02/2026

Ooops! I forgot to change the title of the email. Happy feast of St. Francis of Paola, the patron saint for Italian merchant mariners, cadets and Italian merchant ships.

Email from Apostleship of the Sea of the U.S.A. It's Time Renew Membership in the Guild, and Financially Help the Cause! The Cause for Servant of God Brother Marinus, O.S.B. Volume 10, #5 April 2, 20