NBSD Chapel

12/17/2024

12/17/2024

Holiday Chapel Services Schedule

• Protestant Service: Sunday, December 22nd at 11:30 AM
• Catholic Mass: Monday, December 23rd at 11:30 AM
• Hanukkah Package: Available for pick-up at the Chapel office

Please note: There will be no services on Christmas Day, and no Christmas Mass will be held at NBSD.

For any questions or further details, please contact the Chapel Office.

02/02/2024

01/30/2024

Attention NBSD, January is Spirtual Readinees Month!
Spiritual Readiness Proclamation by Commanding Officer (Captain Heeley):

Whereas spirtual readiness fosters a sense of belonging, unity, cohesion, teamwork, inclusivity, opennes and understanding by providing shared values and principles that are critical to mission success, building trust among team members and strenthening military bonds; and
Whereas, spiritual readiness contributes to emotional and psychological resilience, enabling the healthy navigation of stress and adversity, and providing a framework for finding meaning and hope in times of challenge; and
Whereas spiritual readiness is essential for enhancing well-being, resilience and ethical foundation, thereby enhancing readiness and mission effectiveness.

Let it be known, therefore, that I CAPTAIN ROBERT HEELEY Commanding Officer of NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO do here proclaim the month of January as Spiritual Readiness Month and urge all actively participate in the scheduled activities, events and program sponsured by NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO Chapel.

*This is a summarized version, please contact the chapel for the full text: 619-556-2658.

11/27/2023

Welcome aboard Chaplain Balla! We're thrilled to welcome you aboard the Naval Base San Diego Chapel RMT. Your dedication to service and support will undoubtedly strengthen our naval community. Fair winds and a warm welcome! ⚓️

04/06/2023

Daily Reflection

The most wasted of all days is that on which one has not laughed.
--Nicolas-Sebastien Chamfort

A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
Pr 15:13

And with this reflection, let us pray…

Father, by looking at some of the things You have created, I know You must have a sense of humor. May we learn that the laughter of a child of God works like medicine. Help us to chase away the disease of discouragement and bring a little healing to ourselves and others through wholesome laughter. AMEN.

God’s Best to You!
Chaps Luff

04/05/2023

Daily Reflection

Anybody can become angry – that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, and to the right degree, and at the right time, and for the right purpose, and in the right way – that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy.
--Aristotle

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. Pr 29:11

And with this reflection, let us pray…

You, O Lord, are slow to anger and abounding in love. Teach us to learn from Your example when we deal with anger. Help us to use the energy generated from anger to act constructively rather than destructively. AMEN.

God’s Best to You!
Chaps Luff

04/04/2023

Daily Reflection

Before you put someone in their place, you should put yourself in theirs.
--David Denotaris

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Prov 12:18

And with this reflection, let us pray…

Lord, at times we fail You, but You continue to love and reach out to us with mercy and forgiveness. Help us to remember Your example when we deal with others. Season our words and actions with grace and wisdom. AMEN.

God’s Best to You!
Chaps Luff

03/31/2023

Daily Reflection

Don’t tell me that worry doesn’t do any good. I know better. The things I worry about don’t happen.
--Anonymous

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Ph 4:7

And with this reflection, let us pray…

Heavenly Father, worrying about the future hampers my efforts today and is more harmful than helpful. Help me to pray and trust You concerning the details of my life and the lives of those that I love and care for. Replace my anxiety with Your peace that passes all understanding. AMEN.

God’s Best to You!
Chaps Luff

03/30/2023

Daily Reflection

Truth is not exciting enough to those who depend on the characters and lives of their neighbors for their amusement.
--George Bancroft

He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Pr 13:3

And with this reflection, let us pray…

Gracious God, may our lips be used to encourage our neighbors and honor you, today. Show us that gossip is morally wrong with enough devastation in its path to injure everyone involved; so help us to speak of our neighbors the same way we would want them to speak of us. AMEN.

God’s Best to You!
Chaps Luff

03/29/2023

Daily Reflection

Watch your thoughts; they become your words.
Watch your words; they become your actions.
Watch your actions; they become your habits.
Watch your habits; they become your character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
--Frank Outlaw

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Ph 4:8

And with this reflection, let us pray…

Lord, the seed of one thought pondered upon can ultimately affect our future for good or for evil. By your help, may we discard thoughts that lead us to do wrong while disciplining our minds to consider your great love, your Holy Word and life’s many wonderful gifts and opportunities. AMEN.

God’s Best to You!
Chaps Luff

03/28/2023

Daily Reflection

Negligence is the rust of the soul that corrodes through all her best resolves.
--Owen Felltham

…But you have neglected the more important matters… Mt 23:23
--Jesus

And with this reflection, let us pray…

Father, it’s easy for me to lose valuable time chasing after “urgent” things while neglecting more important matters. Help me to reevaluate my priorities and ensure that they are in their proper order so that the cancer of neglect does not erode those things that are most important to me. AMEN.

God’s Best to You!
Chaps Luff