Whatever the season of the Church year, we must remind ourselves that we are living between two great events: the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples (us!) with great power and the coming of Jesus as Lord at the end of time. The time after Pentecost is a time for us to remember that God asks us not to live in the past or to become obsessed with what will happen in the future. Instead, we are to live as God's children now. In other words, we are to grow into the attitude and image of Christ and continue the mission with which we were entrusted by Jesus. God has definitely given us the tools we need to do this in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Now is the time for us to look for and discover what those gifts might be for each of us, and to do al we can to help them grow strong in us.
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SevenTeenth SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - September 19
Serve the least and you serve me . . .
Jesus calls a child forward and with an embrace, he teaches the Twelve that to receive a child in Jesus’ name is to receive both Jesus and the Father, the one who sent him. We may miss the significance of this action, since in our culture, we value children highly. But in Jesus' time, children were without status or power, and had no legal rights. In this simple action, Jesus teaches us that when we serve the least ones among us, we serve Jesus himself.
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAYThe readings appointed for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost:
Click here for a children's version of the gospel lesson. RESOURCE CORNERHelpful visual aids
Watch the video below together as it tells the story of today's Gospel Lesson in plain, everyday terms. You may want to incorporate this into the Family Activity. In the Gospel Lesson, the disciples are arguing about who is the greatest; doesn't that seem awful just after Jesus told them that he was about to die? How could the disciples be so inconsiderate towards someone that they love so much? They are very self-centered. We really can't get too mad at them though because we often place ourselves at the center and forget about God. How often do we worry more about ourselves than what God wants for this world? We need to follow Jesus by learning first to be a servant and not seek power over others.
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Today we hear one story of how God created the world. Family ActivityConversations such as the one described in today’s Gospel are common in family life. Perhaps these examples are familiar: “I should get the first piece of cake because I am the youngest;” “I did the dishes yesterday; someone else should do them today.” How might we respond if Jesus asked about our family arguments? What would Jesus say to us in reply? All of us need the reminder found in today’s Gospel: To be great in God’s Kingdom is to be the servant of all.
As you gather as a family, recall a recent family argument about household chores or an example of bickering among family members. Talk about:
Then read together today's Gospel Lesson (Mark 9:30-37) and reflect on:
Prayer for Generosity.
by Ignatius of Loyola Eternal Word, only begotten Son of God, Teach me true generosity. Teach me to serve you as you deserve. To give without counting the cost, To fight heedless of wounds, To labor without seeking rest, To sacrifice myself without thought of any reward Save the knowledge that I have done your will. Amen. |
Eighteenth SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - September 26
What does Jesus’ name mean to you? Some theologians argue that to act in the name of Jesus is simply to act in a manner consistent with his character (Remember “What would Jesus do?”). Still others suggest that to act in the name of Jesus means to act on behalf of Christ. Even others insist that the name “Jesus” itself is powerful, conveying the grace it signifies in a sacramental manner. Perhaps, it is really about the power of language itself to change the one who speaks the name and to shape the identity of those who join together in community.
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAYThe readings appointed for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost are:
First Reading
RESOURCE CORNERFAmily activityThe second part of today’s Gospel contains a strong message for those who share the responsibility of fostering faith. It is indeed an awesome responsibility. It reminds us that faith is a lifelong journey toward God. We don’t always get it all or even get it right. But we pray for the grace to acknowledge and build upon even the smallest signs of faith, in ourselves and in others. There are plenty of obstacles that might prevent the growth of faith. Let us pray that we are not contributing to the obstacles that might hinder another person’s faith in Jesus.
As you gather as a family, observe that there are things in our lives that nurture our faith and things that can hinder it. Talk about some of the things that nurture our faith—healthy family relationships, healthy friendships, good literature, and so on.
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GODLY PLAY ONLINEThe Great Family! We all belong to The Great Family. The story begins when Abram hears the voice of God calling him. So he and Sarai travel many, many miles from their home in Ur to the land of Canaan. God makes them a promise, but how will it be fulfilled?
Abraham. Learn more about the story of Abraham here. God calls him on a journey, changes his name, and asks him for a sacrifice. How will the story go on?
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A Prayer for the Morning
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Praise to you, O God most holy, Uncreated Light.
I am thankful that in you there is no night. Let my morning prayer rise to you as blooming flowers turn to meet the sun. May I meet the adventure of this day open to the opportunities you give me to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ. May I be so filled with the Holy Spirit that peace and compassion radiate from me to bless others so that they are touched by your glory. Enrich my senses with the beauty of your world, my mind with wonder at your ways, and my spirit with gratitude for all that you prepare for the redemption of creation through Jesus Christ the Son. |
Fill my heart with love,
especially for those in any kind of need, so that I am moved to help where I can and moved to cry out for help if the need is greater than I can answer. Make me slow to anger, quick to forgive, and quicker still to confess my faults. In all things, let me trust in you. Let me finish the day as I begin it, in your care in your gentle, merciful, loving hands, beloved and blessed triune God, whom I would worship and adore now and forever. Amen. |
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost - October 3
Sometimes, Jesus' teaching may sound to our ears. But what sounds harsh to us now can assume a different tenor when we understand that Jesus’ is calling us to protect and honor of one’s spouse as a child created in God’s image, not as a piece of property to be discarded on selfish whim. Anyone who would do that is clearly acting against Jesus' idea of how a disciple acts - as one who cares for the vulnerable.
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAYThe readings appointed for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost are:
First Reading
RESOURCE CORNERThis video tells the today's gospel story in a film version - as if we were there with Jesus.
And here is the portion of the gospel which tells us about Jesus blessing the children. Facebook discussion group
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GODLY PLAY ONLINETogether Abraham and Sarah have been promised by God that they will become the parents of a Great Family. But each has their own story to tell. Last time we heard Abraham's story and now we can hear Sarah's story.
The Great Family begins to grow. Abraham and Sarah have a son, Isaac. He marries Rebecca and one of their sons is Jacob. Jacob marries and has twelve sons, one of whom is Joseph. Find out how Joseph ends up in Egypt as the story of the Great Family continues.
Family Activity
Family demands can make us feel like Jesus and the twelve apostles. We wish for times of relaxation and renewal, but there are errands to do, household chores to keep up with, volunteer commitments to keep. These are all good things, but we can be left feeling drained and tired as we try to keep up. Perhaps we might take the opportunity this week to give ourselves permission to find the rest and relaxation that Jesus seeks for his disciples in today’s Gospel. One of the gifts we can give to one another in our family life is assistance in finding the time and space to renew ourselves through prayer. When you gather together as a family this week, bring your family calendar. Together review your family calendar and spend some time reflecting on your family activities. In particular, ask if your family has an appropriate amount of time for rest and relaxation. If not, discuss ways in which this time for renewal might be included in the week ahead. Read together today’s Gospel, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 . Notice how Jesus tried to find time and space for his disciples to rest and relax after they returned from their mission. Conclude in prayer together, asking God to help us find time to renew ourselves so that we might be better disciples of Jesus. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer. |
Twentieth SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - OCtober 10
What are the relationships between faith and reward, or virtue and wealth? The standard answer is that there is nothing wrong with wealth itself. The problem is not wealth itself but our attitude toward it. As we accumulate things or riches, we are tempted to trust in these possessions and our power to acquire them, rather than in God, for our ultimate well-being and comfort.
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAYThe readings appointed for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost are: (Click here for the text of the lectionary readings.)
RESOURCE CORNERThe gospel story of the rich young man told in a film portrayal.
What would you give up? The children's message below focuses on the story of Jesus and the rich young ruler, who thought he could earn himself salvation but missed out on the most valuable thing - Jesus! This message challenges kids to consider how we can become distracted by wealth or "stuff", and forget about the most important things in life.
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GODLY PLAY ONLINEThe Great Family has moved to Egypt because of a famine in their own land. But the ruler has treated them as slaves. When they cried out in sorrow, God sent them a leader, Moses, to take them back home across the desert.
Many more details about the Exodus can be heard as we listen to this story about Moses.
Family ActivityToday’s Gospel might make us uncomfortable about our possessions. This discomfort offers us an opportunity to consider our possessions and our family’s commitment to the poor. Material possessions are a necessity in our culture. Our use of these possessions and our attitude about their importance is our choice, however. It is a choice we can make with the awareness that our faith in Jesus commits us to show our care for the poor.
As you gather as a family, consider together these questions: Would it be possible to inventory our possessions? Are there things in our house that we no longer need or use? What might we do with these things?
Peace Prayer of Saint Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. |
Feast of St. Luke - October 17
In today’s gospel lesson, we witness Jesus, a son of Nazareth, home for the Sabbath. He went into the synagogue and read from the scroll of Isaiah, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me.” And so, Jesus announced his mission: to preach, to heal, to comfort, to deliver. In every way, Jesus faithfully carried out his mission as the faithful steward of God’s kingdom. He said, “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do” (John 17:4). And now he passes on that mission to his disciples, to us: “As the Father sent me into the world, I have sent you.” (see John 17:18).
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAYThe readings appointed for the The Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist are:
(Click on the link for the readings from this Sunday.)
We can watch a dramatic representation of today's gospel lesson here.
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GODLY PLAY ONLINEDuring the Exodus God instructed the people of the Great Family in how they must live. The Ten Best Ways taught them to love God and love people and that God loves each and every one.
RESOURCE CORNERTell the story of St. Luke
At St. Luke's Church we normally celebrate St. Luke's Day on the Sunday nearest the feast day of St. Luke. There are only a few certain facts about St. Luke’s life. We know him best as the author of the third gospel and of the Acts of the Apostles. A Greek himself, he wrote the story of Jesus and the Christian community for Gentile (non-Jewish) readers. He also accompanied St. Paul on some of his journeys and shared in his sufferings. Probably a physician, Luke may have pioneered as an early member of the church at the ancient city of Antioch. The saint’s books reveal something about his character. Luke wrote excellent popular prose with an artist's skill at painting picture stories. Demonstrating an unusual commitment to accuracy, he appears to have fastidiously checked his facts. For example, archaeologists have confirmed many details that he reported in the Acts. Some of Luke’s main themes - prayer, the Holy Spirit, and mercy - suggest that he was a compassionate, spiritual man. He aimed his books to persuade Gentiles that the Christian story was true. So he made it more accessible to them by filing his gospel with accounts of Christ’s openness and mercy. Tradition says Luke lived a long life without marrying and that he died at age eighty-four Facebook discussion group
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Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost - October 24
“Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.” Tasting things is not really a passive activity. In the same way, we must first open our hearts and our minds to experience the love and forgiveness of God. God's healing grace comes to us in much the same way - all we need to do is ask.
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAYThe readings appointed for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost are: (Click on the link for the text of each reading from this Sunday.) God restores Job's life because he was faithful though he suffered.
Christ was made high priest by God. Jesus restores sight to the blind man, Bartimaeus RESOURCE CORNERWatch a dramatic presentation of the Gospel lesson. Be sure to notice the joy on the man's face. What kind of joy would you feel if you were healed in the way he was?
Here is a full lesson for children based in the Gospel lesson for the day. The lesson uses fun noise makers and the healing of a blind man to remind children that they can go to Jesus with any need. Bartimaeus trusted Jesus and knew He could do anything. He did not let anyone deter him from approaching the Messiah. We can rejoice that Jesus does want us to reach out to Him. We also recognize that Jesus is with us and will ultimately provide healing, if not in this life, in the Resurrection one day!
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GODLY PLAY ONLINEThe Great Family journeyed on through the desert for many years. They wanted to worship God who had set them free. So they built a special tent and fashioned an ark in which to keep the Ten Best Ways to live. There they could worship God.
Family Activity
(based on the Gospel lesson for the day.) Today’s Gospel offers us a powerful example of faith and persistence in prayer. Those around him rebuked Bartimaeus for his efforts to attract Jesus’ attention. When silenced by the crowd, however, Bartimaeus called out all the more. He is persistent and bold in his confidence that Jesus will show mercy on him and do what he asks. His persistence and great confidence that Jesus would help him reminds us of the confidence with which our children bring to us their needs. In their faith and trust we can find an example of the attitude with which we might approach God in prayer. As a family, recall a request that has been made repeatedly by one family member to another. Talk about why the request continues to be made if the answer continues to be no. Then read together today’s Gospel Mark 10:46-52. After reading the Gospel, pose questions such as these to your family:
When we pray, God wants us to be so confident he will help us that we don’t permit anyone to keep us from bringing our needs to God in prayer. Invite family members to identify the things they need most from God. Pray these prayers of petition together as a family, confident that God will hear and answer your prayers. Respond to each petition, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on us.” Conclude by praying the Glory Be to the Father. |
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Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost - October 31
To love the neighbor cannot mean that one gives all of oneself to the neighbor; to do so would be an act of idolatry. The priority of the first command places appropriate limits on what neighbor love can require of us. Moreover, neighbor love is fundamentally disinterested and, unlike erotic love and friendship, does not depend on the admirable traits of or my personal relationship with my neighbor.
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAYThe readings for Second Sunday after Pentecost are:
(Click on the link for the text of each reading from this Sunday.)
Resource CornerFirst things first…all things in life require a solid foundation before work or building can be accomplished. This message in this video reminds students of the importance of this basic principle, using the alphabet as an analogy. We need letters to communicate through language, just as we need rules or guidelines to do anything. What is the most important foundational rule? We are reminded several times in the Bible of the true “Greatest Commandment”: Love God with all of who we are, and love others as ourselves. When we abide by these rules, we can experience true JOY!
This video tells the story of Ruth and Naomi (first reading). It teaches us the value of friendship and that we can sometimes find new members for our family.
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GODLY PLAY ONLINEThe Great Family finally arrives in Canaan. They want to keep worshiping God like they did in the desert, so King Solomon has them build a temple.
The people wanted a king. First, there was Saul, then, David. David was much loved by the people. Learn about his triumphs and his problems.
Family Activity
As Christians, our moral behavior is guided by the two-part commandment taught by Jesus in today’s Gospel: love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Many of us learned to use this framework as an examination of conscience. By examining our lives through the lens of these commandments, we have learned that the challenge of these commandments is not in our desire to follow them but in our capacity to consistently honor these commandments in our daily lives.
A Prayer of Love
O my God, I love you above all things with my whole heart and soul, because you are all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me and I ask pardon of those whom I have injured. Amen. |
All Saints Day - Novmeber 7
Every year the Church recalls the example, witness, and prayer of the holy women and men who have been identified by the Church as Saints. These saints are more than just role models; they are family members with whom we continue to share relation, in a bond of prayer, called the Communion of Saints.
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The readings appointed for All Saints Sunday are: (Click on the link for the text of each reading from this Sunday.) The Wisdom of Solomon describes what it is like for those people who die in this world only to live with God in the next. We share in the vision of John the Apostle, who sees what awaits us as faithful followers of Jesus when we come into the presence of God forever when we leave this earthly bodu.Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. But Lazarus would die again. Jesus teaches Lazarus' sister Martha about what is involved in eternal life, where death has no more power.
Resource cornerThis video presentation tells the gospel story of Jesus, Lazarus and Martha.
This powerful kids Bible story brings to life the amazing account of John 11:1-44. When their brother Lazarus dies, Martha and Mary are crushed. But Jesus shows these sisters that he has power over both life and death when he commands Lazarus to rise!
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Once a year the Church celebrates All Saints Day. In this video we briefly tell the stories of one saint for each month in a year.
Family Activity
One of the great gifts of our Anglican tradition is remembrance of and prayer with the saints. The Church offers us several resources where we can find and learn about those faithful disciples on whose shoulders our faith is built. One of these is a collection of biographies and prayers for the Church year called A Great Cloud of Witnesses (more on that below). On All Saints Day, we recall and pray with these saints. It is important to continue to tell these stories of saints and saintly people to our children so that they have ample models of people of faith for their own lives. Together as a family, name and tell the story of one or more favorite saints. Together prepare a list of some of the things that these people have in common (generosity, courage, prayerfulness, and so on). After preparing this list, read together Matthew 5:1-12 (The Beatitudes) and identify how these traits described by Jesus are reflected in the lives of the saints and people you named - in our own. Make a list the saints of the holy people you named in your discussion. Add to this list, people you know that give witness to the traits described in the beatitudes and whom you might like to emulate. Conclude by praying in your own words that your family will follow the example of these people as disciples of Jesus.
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Twenty - fifth Sunday after Pentecost - nOVEMBER 14
This Sunday is the second to last Sunday of our liturgical year. As we approach the end of the Church year, our Gospel invites us to consider Jesus’ predictions and teaching about the end of the world. In the context of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus’ words about this are spoken to his disciples as he prepares them for his passion and death.
Readings for this SundayThe readings appointed for this sunday are: (Click on the link for the text of each reading from this Sunday.) Miracle children are born that testify to God's providence and lovingkindness (think of John the Baptist and Jesus). Here we hear about the special circumstances around the birth of Samuel, another of God's great prophets.Jesus’ offering for sin has made all to be consecrated perfect forever.Jesus begins his teaching about the signs that foretell the coming of the Son of Man - the last days.
RESOURCE CornerToday's first lesson tells us about the early history of God's people (Israel) and how they looked for a king to rule over them.
There are a lot of conflicting messages we are bombarded with daily. How do we know who or what to trust? Jesus reminded His disciples that there would be a lot of hardships to face, and a lot of people who might try to deceive. We know we can rely on the Lord for ultimate truth. If we know someone, we recognize we can trust them. Focusing on the Bible helps us to know God’s heart, and recognize we can trust Him. This video teaches us about what is important in today's gospel story.
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Godly Play - Online!The People of God lived in their home for many years. But they did not always obey God. God sent them prophets to warn them, but they did not listen. Then an army destroyed Jerusalem and took many people away into exile. After living there for a long time, one king finally let them go back.
It is not easy to be a prophet. Find out what happened when the prophet Jeremiah told the people what God expected them to do.
Family Activity
Many things in our lives and in our world are subject to change. Yet all of us find security in relationships and values that endure. Foremost among these are our family relationships. We can confidently accept change if we know that we will continue to be loved by our family and by God. We help impart this sense of trust and confidence in our children with our daily assurances to them that nothing can change our love for them. As you gather as a family,
The same is true with God and God’s love for us.
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Last Sunday AFTER PENTECOST - NOVEMBER 21
Feast of Christ the King
This Sunday is the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year. On this Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. Each year we set aside this Sunday to reflect upon this title that we have given to Jesus. Part of today's gospel theme is Truth. Those who know the truth will recognize Jesus as king and will know how to interpret this insight. Yet Jesus’ kingship was hidden from many of his contemporaries. Only those who have the eyes of faith, are able to see. As modern disciples of Jesus, we also struggle at times to recognize Jesus as king. Today’s Gospel invites us to see with eyes of faith that we might recognize that Jesus, through his crucifixion and death, is indeed king and Savior of all.
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAYThe readings appointed for this sunday are: (Click on the link for the text of each reading from this Sunday.)
The kingship of Jesus finds its origins in th erelationship between God and Israel's great king, David. Jesus is the firstborn of the dead and the ruler of all. Jesus is questioned by Pilate about the charge brought against him that he is “King of the Jews.” RESOURCE CORNERThis video uses a song to tell about how Jesus has become the King of Kings for the whole world through his redeeming work. Melody and gestures can be easily learned by the whole family!
In this video we can explore a lesson on what we mean by calling Jesus our "King" (based on the gospel appointed for this day).
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Also available for parents is a special Facebook Group where parents can support one another, ask questions, offer advice, share ideas and insights as we work together to strengthen the faith of our children. For permission to participate in this discussion forum, please contact Mother Mary at [email protected] Planning aheadBecause we end the liturgical year this Sunday, consider creating an Advent wreath for your home. Another great family activity is an Advent Calendar that counts down the days before Christmas and creates a healthy attitude of anticipation, which is the hallmark of the Advent season.
A Special Family Activity - The Advent Wreath The Advent wreath, or Advent crown, is a Christian tradition that symbolizes the passage of the four weeks of Advent in the liturgical calendar. It is traditionally a Lutheran practice, although it has spread to many other Christian denominations. Even though we often see the Advent wreath in church, it is meant primarily to be a home devotion. The Advent wreath is an evergreen wreath with four candles, sometimes with a fifth, white candle in the center. Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent, the lighting of a candle can be accompanied by a Bible reading, devotional time and prayers. An additional candle is lit on each subsequent Sunday until, by the last Sunday of Advent, all four candles are lit. Some Advent wreaths include a fifth, Christ candle which is lit at Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Each candle has a meaning:
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Godly Play Online!Once the People of God began to live in the land of Israel and Judah, God used people who were prophets to give them a message. In this video you will hear about 12 of these prophets.
The book of the prophet Isaiah is made up of three sections - before the exile, during the exile, and after the exile when the people returned to their homeland.
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Understanding today’s celebration of Christ the King may be particularly challenging. While most of us do not have direct experience with kings or royalty, we have a sense of who they are. We know that royalty have sovereignty over their kingdoms. We know that those who are subjects to royalty offer them allegiance and honor. To understand how Christ is our king, we extend and magnify what we know to be true of the best of human royalty. Christ’s kingship extends to all places, all people, and all times. Christ shows forth his kingship through his death on the cross in which he offered salvation to everyone. Those who can see with eyes of faith recognize Jesus to be our heavenly king. As you gather as a family, recall that this Sunday is the last Sunday in the Church year and on this Sunday we celebrate the feast of Christ the King.
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