FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ U-571 ~ 16 November 2025

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

U-571

U-571 is truly an "on the edge of your seat" film about a US Navy crew trying to sail a Nazi U-Boat to England in 1942 (won't explain how that happens, see the movie). In one scene, the boat is attacked by depth charges from a German destroyer. The crew turns to the young skipper for guidance and asks what they should do to save the boat and their lives. He says he doesn't know.

Somehow they survive this attack. The wise, crusty Chief then has a fatherly chat with the skipper in a quiet moment over coffee. He explains that he let the crew down because they need to believe he knows everything, even when he doesn't. Why? Because their lives are in his hands, and they have to have absolute confidence in the ability, knowledge, and judgment of their skipper.

A submarine crew needs to have confidence in their skipper. We need to have confidence in ourselves. So often, the difference between success and failure is not intelligence or innate ability, but attitude! Many people condition themselves into believing they aren't as smart or capable as other people. They suffer from low self esteem. Even though they are every bit as intelligent as the next person, because they constantly down-rate themselves, they think they can never be successful. Eventually, their belief that they are doomed to fail becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy.

We must live with a strong confidence (not to say, arrogance) in our abilities and potential. This confidence will fuel our will to succeed, and once again, the belief we can do the job and succeed becomes self-fulfilling prophesy. We are all Winners!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

[real saxophonist]

When I saw the headline, I wasn’t sure if it was about the movie or not. Jon Bon Jovi actually does a decent job, and Harvey Keitel is the Chief of the Boat.

[dfwgator]

Terrible movie.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ U-571, and Liberty

Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"

Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.



Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

Blue went to her Winter Quarters Today. I miss her already, but the 26 mile ride in the freezing cold was “exhilerating” to say the least.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine
feel alone or forgotten.

O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is loving kindness,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
And He will redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.

Psalm 130:7 & 8

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[real saxophonist]

I was surprised it showed up here.

[GreenLanternCorps]

“U-571” is second only to “Pearl Harbor” for the title of worst World War II movie of the Twenty-First Century.

Watch “Run Silent, Run Deep” instead. Heck, “Operation Petticoat” is more accurate…

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, real saxophonist, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Glad you enjoyed the movie.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Did you have a restful day? Sure wasn’t weather for getting out and about so I hope you didn’t have to.

Warm here today but quite windy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

A Blessed Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, dfwgator, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Didn’t like the movie, eh? I haven’t seen it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))..and a Blessed Lord’s and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

Rest well Blue...your Momma is ready for spring.

“Exhilerating” is a good word for COLD!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Has your cold spell passed you by? Some sunshne?

[ExTexasRedhead]

Hermann Göring Surrenders to US Seventh Army at Augsburg, Germany; May 9, 1945

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te3a28EzLW8

GI Stories YT Series

https://www.youtube.com/@gistories4145

Comments below the video:

“You can clearly see the Pour Le Merite world war 1 medal under the Iron Cross. AKA The Blue Max. A very rare piece.”

“He was believing he would be treated as an honorable foe, an enemy field marshal, a commander of the German Air Force and a reliable politician...he became quickly disillusioned when they ordered him to give up his revolver and his medals”.

[lightman]

Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way.

A blessed Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost (and Orthodox Commemoration of the Apostle and Evangelist Matthew) to all!

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

It’s been fairly warm and sunny the past few days. 70s today and yesterday. Back into the 60s tomorrow and the rest of the week.

It’s been downright cold up there!