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In 1952, Congress established National Day of Prayer, an observance encouraging Americans to unite in prayer during times of uncertainty and challenge. Today, National Day of Prayer serves as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of resilience, connection, and personal strength and how these values are essential Sailors’ readiness.
At Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, the pastoral services department recognized National Day of Prayer by promoting spiritual readiness throughout the command. Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists staged prayer boards across the hospital, inviting Sailors, staff members, and patients to write personal prayers for the Chaplain team to read and pray over during the observance.
“Regardless of...
In 1952, Congress established National Day of Prayer, an observance encouraging Americans to unite in prayer during times of uncertainty and challenge. Today, National Day of Prayer serves as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of resilience, connection, and personal strength and how these values are essential Sailors’ readiness.
At Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, the pastoral services department recognized National Day of Prayer by promoting spiritual readiness throughout the command. Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists staged prayer boards across the hospital, inviting Sailors, staff members, and patients to write personal prayers for the Chaplain team to read and pray over during the observance.
“Regardless of...
