Satan tries to do exactly this: to agitate you and to remove you from my protection and to throw you into the jaws of human initiative. Teresa of vila, OCD (born Teresa Snchez de Cepeda y Ahumada; 28 March 1515 - 4 or 15 October 1582), also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish Carmelite nun and prominent Spanish mystic and religious reformer.. NEW: Catholic Daily Reflections Series Two, Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, National Liturgical Calendars of the World. You can contact her at [emailprotected]. Through you and with you I always want to belong completely to Jesus. Sorry, there are no refunds on hidden candles. Ignatius (originally Iigo Lopez de Loyola) came from a noble family based at the . Baptisms Please contact Maureen Haley at baptisms@saintignatiusloyola.org Im glad that youve found a church community that brings that sense of right belonging. The next time that I was in church, I simply knew in my heart that everything would be OK, and I allowed myself to let go into this desire for God that God clearly also wanted for me. At an even more basic level, I felt the knowledge that this was where God wanted me to be so that I could be the most myself. This page was compiled by Rev. So, trust only in me, rest in me, surrender to me in everything. Amen. All that I am and all that I possess You have given me. It is a prayer that is especially This consecration will not only conclude the Ignatian Year, but continue to foster the current of grace which has been flowing in people's hearts since May 2021. and will desire nothing more. In pain you pray for me to act, but that I act in the way you want. O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!. With all the turbulence, danger, and uncertainty in the world today, we need Christianity for some sanity! what you do with your evenings, especially during a crisis, is crushing. St. Ignatius and Surrender: An Antidote to Just Getting Through. You have given all to me. Surrender means to placidly close the eyes of the soul, to turn away from thoughts of tribulation and to put yourself in my care, so that only I act, saying, You take care of it.. he suffered for love. Ignatius had to learn how to surrender to God's will. Give me the grace I need to follow You to the tomb so that Your death will triumph over my sins. The first time I attended Mass I realized this was the encountering Jesus had been drawing me towards; an encounter with Him as both Divine Word and Divine Sacrament. "You see evil growing instead of weakening?" Jesus says in this prayer. Do this for all your needs, do this, all of you, and you will see great continual silent miracles. We are all on different pathways but we walk with Jesus. All the things in this world are gifts from God, God, who loves us, gave us life. Jordan J. Orbe, SJ Solemnity of St. Ignatius of Loyola July 31, 2021. He surrenders the dream of having a beautiful lady by his side. Here are the five steps of the examen that St. Ignatius describes in his Spiritual Exercises, leading to a more prayerful and reflective life. He left his sword on the altar and exchanged his rich clothes for a beggar's garment. St. Michael's famous cry against Lucifer before winning the battle against him is quite timely these days when God has been cast aside by so many of us! to labor and not to ask for reward, Jesuit Prayer is a collaborative online ministry Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. St. Ignatius, one of the outstanding figures of our faith, helped found the Society of Jesus in the 16th century to serve the pope and the Church through education and missionary work. And my entire will, O Good Jesus, hear me: Within Thy wounds hide me; Permit me not to be separated from Thee. This reflection on a Christmas novena can help you feel and share His love! You are not sick people who ask the doctor to cure you, but rather sick people who tell the doctor how to. ), Father Jon Bartunek., in his excellent guide to meditation on the Gospels, Along these lines it is important to note that Catholic meditation is, Stay Awake Not Away: To Stay Close to Jesus, Especially Now, A Christmas Novena: for Advent, Jesus, and you, Gifts for the Christ Child: For A Grateful Advent, A Prayer to Christ the King: For Our True Peace and Happiness, Who Is Like Unto God: Technocracys Assault On the Trinity. As I reflected on Ignatiuss story, I thought, Gosh, I do not have any single cannonball moment. (attribution traditional, but uncertain), I ask God, the Father, to give me an intimate knowledge of the many gifts I have received, Ordained as a priest, St. Ignatius was a powerful man who fought the Protestant Reformation and promoted the Counter-Reformation. Read why in this moving article. How would we raise our children? He was the youngest of thirteen children. His father, Franois de Sales, had high hopes for his son and wanted him to pursue a career in law and politics. captured my heart from the first time I heard it. The basics of this type of prayer are summarized very well inthis articleas well asthis one. 2023 OUR CATHOLIC PRAYERS What troubles you and hurts you immensely are your reason, your thoughts and worry, and your desire at all costs to deal with what afflicts you. It is against this surrender, deeply against it, to worry, to be nervous and to desire to think about the consequences of anything. He designed this work, still popular today both for retreats and private use, to bring souls closer to God through a series of meditations and prayers.St. will be rich enough, and . Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In everyday life, then, we must hold ourselves in balance before all of these created gifts Close your eyes and say to me with faith: 'Thy will be done, You take care of it.' to give and not to count the cost; I long after the Lord, the Son of the true God and Father, Jesus Christ. paralysis for the last ten years of his life. I loved Mass and the peace it brought to me. St. Ignatius of Antioch Novena Patron Saint of Church in Eastern Mediterranean, Church in North Africa Day 1 - St. Ignatius Antioch Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. to you that I will take care of it, and that I will intervene as does a doctor Exhausted by trying to plow forward in a trying time, Amanda Woodiel finds inspiration for surrender in a saint's prayer. I went through the process of formally becoming a member of the Church, and while it has not been a perfect place, it has been the right place for me. Don Dolindo called Exhausted by trying to plow forward in a trying time, Amanda Woodiel finds inspiration for surrender in a saint's prayer. except to know that I am doing your will. will affect everything. Jesuit Prayer is pleased to offer candles for special occasions such as Remembrance, joys, sorrows, anniversaries, and special intentions. Proceeds help keep Jesuit Prayer free for all users. Its the only way I can describe it. The Battle of Pamplona was a conflict that nearly everyone knew from the beginning would be lost; many advised against the futility of the battle, but Ignatius went to fight nonetheless. To you, Lord, I return it. Prayer of St. Francis De Sales # 2 - Lord, I am yours, and I must belong to no one . Joseph, This post is based on Week One of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. . We ask God simply to give us His love and His grace, and strive for those to be all that we need in our lives. Give me only your love and your grace. Give me only Thy love and Thy grace; with these I will be rich enough and will desire nothing more. All advertisements on this site are served by CatholicAdNet.com, consider using them for your advertising needs. Beautiful reflection. Ignatian Prayers (LogOut/ Maybe he liked the sound, Earlier this month we suggested An Ignatian Prayer Adventure as one way to observe Lent. Except that of knowing that we do Your Will. from Jesus the words of Surrender Novena. However the main values of Ignatian spirituality and its most famous text, the Spiritual Exercises, were directed from the start at a broader range of Christians. surrender, Maura Roan McKeegan is the author of a number of Catholic children's books, including the award-winning Old and New series, which introduces children to biblical typology. Amen. Amen. Copyright 1999-2022 S.G. Preston. Oh my God, please grant me the favor of living always in the union of my will with thy heavenly will. Feelings can change. I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found the pure bread of God. Book Review: Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis, Boston Globe Article: The Unexpected Monks, Boston Globe Article: In the Beginning, Book Review: Prayer as a Total Lifestyle by S.G. Preston, Book Review: Prayer as a Celtic Lay Monk by S.G. Preston, Book Review: Answers to Prayer by S.G. Preston, J.R.R. At the age of sixteen years he was sent to serve as a page to Juan Velazquez, the treasurer of the kingdom of Castile. What you are in love with, Especially now, let Our Lord help turn yours down! Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola - Diocese of Saint Petersburg. Eventually, after much prayer and discussion with friends and family, I found myself sitting in a church pew with an overwhelming sense of interior peace. Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away on the flowing current of my grace; close your eyes and do not think of the present, turning your thoughts away from the future just as you would from temptation. Give us only Your love and Your grace; with these we will be rich enough, and will desire nothing more. Do with it as you will, according to your good pleasure. And yes, the feeling of peace and rightness around this move has made me confident that my decision was correct. 46) You might try these words: There is no novena more effective than this. She is co-author, with Scott Hahn, of Seven Clues: A Catholic Treasure Hunt (Loyola Press). As we know, with Covid all was shut down. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. (a favorite prayer of St. Ignatius). The familiar features of St. Ignatiuss experience with injury by a cannonball have to do with his learning to discern and to change his lifes course as a result of being stopped in his tracks. Ignatius had to learn how to surrender to Gods will. Our love of Christ shouldnt, in good times or bad. Intellectually, I felt both curious and consoled by many aspects of the intellectual tradition, such as works that discussed the nature of hope or articulated a call to justice for all people. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. However, you dont need to be on a retreat to savor this prayer. Early Life of St. Ignatius. S.J., and last updated on In this tumultuous era, this is a great time to follow Jesus and St. Pauls advice to stay alert to Divine promptings and strive always for Holiness. Use traditional prayers, music, dance, meditation or whatever other form of communication you enjoy, there God will be. Recall that Jesus used to go off by Himself at times and spend the whole night in prayer. Give me only your love and your grace,that is enough for me., This Website:PrayerFoundationEvangelical Lay Monks Built by:S.G. Preston Ministries . We should not fix our desires on health or sickness, Conversion is like a rolling and a never stopping cannon ball. Maybe I had to catch up to the moment of choice before it could be made! This prayer helps us to put ourselves at God's disposal. If you do experience some warm, fuzzy emotions from mental prayer, so much the better. I felt a deep sense of peace when I was at Mass. completely to His Fathers will. Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. When trying to evangelise, no tool is more effective,than that of personal witness. Repose in me, In case you find the idea of mental prayer a little too intimidating, or think that perhaps you have to be a mystic to engage in it, nothing could be further from the truth! Thank You that my sins are all forgiven by grace through faith in Him, and that there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Design by Perceptions Studio. Leave the care of your affairs to me and everything will be peaceful. Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi before the Blessed Sacrament - We adore You, O Lord Jesus Christ, in this Church . Copyright 2023 Catholic Exchange. You may choose to have your prayer request and personal reply shared with others. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; We have collected some of the best prayers of St. Ignatius of Loyola to use in request to God. what breaks your heart, Many miracles have been He opened his arms without fear to embrace contagious Copyright 2022 Christ or Chaos: A Crucial Choice for Our Time, Prayers to the Sorrowful Mother: to Honor and Console Our Lady. I just need to keep it simple and dont take on a multitude of tasks to assist others. I also took time to make a decision to join RCIA as I wanted to be sure it wasnt a reaction to my circumstances. You can only view these candles when the "Show Hidden Candles" option is set to YES. Giving Ourselves Over to God (The Suscipe Prayer) by Joe Heschmeyer St. Ignatius Loyola One of the greatest Catholic prayers is the Suscipe, a prayer of abandonment to Divine Providence, of turning ourselves over, wholly and completely, to God. Ignatius is completely confident that what he will gain in service to his new King is far more than what he has surrendered. Use this feature to hide the Candles that you dont wish to make public. If you say to me truly: Thy will be done, which is the same as saying: You take care of it, I will intervene with all my omnipotence, and I will resolve the most difficult situations. day by day. LOGIN to access your candles. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This post is based on Week Two of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. Your Holy Hour: More Valuable for Souls Than You Can Imagine! Take, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, The Suscipe prayer by St. Ingatius Loyola is a surrender to God, a giving of all we have and all we are to God. From In addition, as Father Bartunek points out, dont think your effort is a failure if you dont come away from it feeling something. Sometimes something much quieter and simpler required me to say, Yes, Jesus, I trust in you (and not only in myself)like a decision to be faithful to a family relationship that I found trying or to persevere through a difficult spot in the writing process. Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Being a Baptist I grew up reading and re-reading the Bible. May this prayer site anchor your day and strengthen your resolve to remember what truly matters. We achieve much by surrendering ever more to thy will, and we are relieved of all worry since we place everything in thy care and are concerned only to trust wholly in thee. to fight and not to heed the wounds; Close your eyes and say to me with faith: Thy will be done, You take care of it. I say to you that I will take care of it, and that I will intervene as does a doctor and I will accomplish miracles when they are needed. Amen. Along these lines it is important to note that Catholic meditation isChrist-centered, not self-centered. A Shield of Prayer: An Important Part of the Armor of God! United with Jesus and with the power of his Holy Spirit. All that I am and all that I possess You have given me and It is like the confusion that children feel when they ask their mother to see to their needs, and then try to take care of those needs for themselves so that their childlike efforts get in their mothers way. remainder of Lent, we will not be able to attend Mass in our diocese because of Passion of Christ, strengthen me. I am also a convert to Catholicism, and I relate to that feeling of rightness. Mother Church opened her arms wide and wrapped them around me. The most famous Suscipe prayer comes from St. Ignatius of Loyola . timely now, when world events feel out of control, and we are trying to grow in Best of Week, Give me only your love and your grace; with these I will be rich enough and will desire nothing more. Note the moving simplicity that underlies this surrender to God: Take, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will. You are sleepless; you want to judge everything, direct everything and see to everything and you surrender to human strength, or worseto men themselves, trusting in their interventionthis is what hinders my words and my views. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. From the malignant enemy defend m; In the hour of my death call me, And bid me come to Thee, That, with Thy saints, I may praise Thee. I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found the pure bread of God. I had questions, such as: What would it mean for relating to my husband and his family, who were not Catholic? THE FIVE FIRST SATURDAYS IS A DEVOTIONNEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER! That is enough for me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me! So do not act this way, but pray as I taught you in the Our Father: Hallowed be thy Name, that is, be glorified in my need. It seems impossible to you? This prayer was written by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Photos & Text Copyright 1999-2022 S.G. Preston. Pain has its own volume. FIND OUT MORE HERE. More details Words: 66 Pages: 1 Preview Full text Related Documents Prayer Of Surrender-st. Ignatius December 2019 69 Ignatius Vs Bell 1 October 2019 36 Ignatius Donnelly Atlantis.pdf November 2019 127 Prayer August 2021 0 Prayer November 2020 0 Power Of Midnight Prayer July 2020 0 [3] Simeon the New Theologian, "Three Methods of Attention and Prayer," part 4, in Writings on Prayer of the Heart, 157. Practice and perseverance is the key in mental prayer, even if you just allow about 15 minutes each day, a couple of times a week, for it. family turned away from him. Then, with Our Lords help (especially through the Holy Spirit), you can see how your reflections can help you become a better Christian and advance in Holiness. Do not worry. take care of it, I will take care of it, Jesus words in the prayer assure Forever and ever. Theres no naval gazing going on here! been holding back tears, because I just found out that, at least for the St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Mississauga - E-NEWSLETTER - February 15, 2023 . I am discovering that surrender to God and Gods ideas for my life does indeed take place gradually. As I write this, I have He designed this work, still popular today both for retreats and private use, to bring souls closer to God through a series of meditations and prayers. Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me." -St. Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556) But still I hesitated. Amen. You have given all to me. Prayer of Surrender. I am passionate about building organizations that go BIGon innovation, empathy, and results. 3. Yet this great suffering, this separation, is a chance to be united with Jesus in the Garden and on Calvary. of theUSA Midwest, USA Central and Southern, USA West, and USA East Provinces You can read more about St. Ignatius and his Suscipe prayer at Loyola Press . Thanks Marina. And then years later I began also attending a monastery for their weekly services and Compline. attributed to Don Dolindos intercession, both before and after his death. Blood of Christ, inebriate me! THIS WEBPAGE IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST HERE. Latin Text and various English Translations (from Spiritual Exercises #234): Although not usually considered a prayer, this text is worthy of prayerful reflection; here is a paraphrased version by David Fleming, SJ: The Goal of our life is to live with God forever. I perform miracles in proportion to your full surrender to me and to your not thinking of yourselves. THE SAINT MICHAEL PRAYER AND THE ROSARYARE ALSO POWERFUL PRAYERS TO HELP US THROUGH VERY TURBULENT TIMES! As it turns out, Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo was, for a short time, the spiritual director of someone I have written about many times: Padre Pio. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. My memory, my understanding Prayer Of Surrender To God's Will Father of love and grace, I rejoice that I am Your child and that I have been saved by the blood of Christ and made a new creation in Him. Just dont expect them, thats the point! Surrender Novenathe prayer from which these words were takennor of Don ), Jesus abandoned Himself (Spiritual Exercises #98), Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Then what does suffering matter? In it, we trustingly pray for God's will to be donewhatever it may be. image: Boryana Manzurova / Shutterstock.com, Tagged as: This. Not all have been cannonball moments that stop me in my tracks and completely change my direction. It is a prayer that is especially timely now, when world events feel out of control, and we are trying to grow in trust and abandonment to God's providence. never imagined, Don Dolindos Surrender Novena gives us a way to follow Jesus ), Then, with Our Lords help (especially through the Holy Spirit), you can see how your reflections can help you become a better Christian and advance in Holiness. The more I think about it, I think the answer is, Yes. And, I am most grateful for that moment of encounter each day 54 years ago. Jesus said to his disciples: "In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Id felt a bit divided between the two Churches before Covid. It has been a difficult journey, but today in meditation, I finally realized, it is only myself that is preventing me from having that complete loving, presence & full relationship with God. Who would have thought that a sparrow could equate to a cannon ball. I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will. 12 John C. Olin, 'Introduction and Notes', in The Autobiography of St Ignatius with Related Documents, translated by Joseph F. O'Callaghan (New York: Harper and Row, 1974), 12. what seizes your imagination, As St. Augustine once said Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art empty. We hope that Suscipe can inspire you to let God fill you with his wisdom and grace! I was raised a Baptist. The Feast of St. Ignatius (Ignatius Day) is July 31. He lived in the nearby town of Manresa, doing penance. When my former spouseleft, God very clearly led me to the Catholic Church that very week. Note the moving simplicity that underlies this "surrender" to God: Oh, how much I wish from you this surrender, to help you; and how I suffer when I see you so agitated! O all-lovable and all-loving heart of my Savior, be the heart of my heart, the soul of my soul, the spirit of my spirit, the life of my life and the sole principle of all my thoughts, words, and actions. A clear example would be my conversion to Catholicism after having briefly practiced Protestantism following a childhood that did not include much formal religious practice. (LogOut/ Mother, I am yours now and forever. Probably his passionate nature thought that it would be virtuous to defend a good, if hopeless, cause rather than not to fight at all. what you read, whom you know, Jesus, I trust in You. your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable. You see evil growing At the hour of my death, call me. I suppose I was growing during that time. These are the times I struggled in wanting to determine the direction of my own life rather than letting God do it. Ignatian spirituality reminds us that God pursues us in the routines of our home and work life, and in the hopes and fears of life's challenges. Catholic Exchange is a project of Sophia Institute Press. As a result, we appreciate and use all these gifts of God insofar as they help us to develop as loving persons. I sow treasure troves of graces when you are in the deepest poverty. and it will decide everything. Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven, that is, in our need, decide as you see fit for our temporal and eternal life. But he suffered with joy, because I touch the Madonna's hand. Surrender to me does not mean to fret, to be upset, or to lose hope, nor does it mean offering to me a worried prayer asking me to follow you and change your worry into prayer. Body of Christ, save me. (Spiritual Exercises #233), Eternal Lord of all things, We wear a distinctive blue and grey habit as a sign of our total consecration to God and as a living symbol of the mystery of the Incarnationblue representing the divinity of Christ, and grey the humanity of Christ. Jesus to the soul: And when I must lead you on a path different from the one you see, I will prepare you; I will carry you in My arms; I will let you find yourself, like children who have fallen asleep in their mothers' arms, on the other bank of the river. Fr. I havent entered as a novitiate! Within your wounds, shelter me. Take, O Lord, and receive our entire liberty, our memory, our understanding and our whole will. Ignatian spirituality reminds us that God pursues us in the routines of our home and work life, and in the hopes and fears of life's challenges. I surrender it all to you to be disposed of according to your will. This religious order, better known as the Jesuits, still exists today. From the evil one, protect me. Amen. Thank you so much for putting into words what I have processed, meditated upon and consciously feel every time I have a cannonball moment. This is also the title of a podcast that I've started listening to recently . to make my offering, with your help and favor: Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the church has been declared a New York City Landmark for its neoclassical and Baroque Revival architecture and was added to . Her articles have appeared in various magazines. Joseph Tetlow, SJ, responds to the question, What are the typical graces, I was 3 years old when my father taught me my first Bible versein the King James version. (Spiritual Exercises#104) Prayer for Generosity: Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous. Ignatius, one of the outstanding figures of our faith, helped found the Society of Jesus in the 16th century to serve the pope and the Church through education and missionary work. I surrender it all to You to be disposed of according to Your will. This religious order, better known as the Jesuits, still exists today. to be disposed of according to Your will. And, if nothing else, it can put you in the proper frame of mind for meditation and contemplation on Gods word and His truths in mental prayer, that which doesnt require reciting particular prayers, but rather focuses on ones own interior conversation with God. You gave it all to me, Lord; I give it all back to you. Many of my spiritual directors have rightly. I thought thats what you meant! At the time, going through these experiences, I was very conscious of Gods presence but refused to let go of my controlling desires and let God take complete control. Make your shield of faith a shield of prayer as well! Where Have We Not Yet Surrendered Our Lives to God. Please know that your prayer will be remembered at Mass and in a special way by the senior Jesuit priests and brothers who are missioned to pray for the Church and the Society. Active during the Counter-Reformation, Teresa became the central figure of a movement of spiritual and monastic renewal, reforming the Carmelite Orders of both women and men. News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. All Rights Reserved. All that I am and all that I possess You have given me: I surrender it all to You to be disposed of according to Your will. how you spend your weekends, St. Thrse teaches us that we not only have to surrender ourselves in prayer but that we will also be led to "surrender" our prayer. Surrender and Awaken: Invitations to Conversion from the Life of St. Ignatius. But if any of these gifts become the center of our lives, they displace God and so hinder our growth toward our goal. Prayer of St. Ignatius. I want and I choose what better leads to God's deepening his life in me. Jot thoughts down in a spiritual diary if you think that might help, by all means! to toil and not to seek for rest; instead of weakening? Jesus says in this prayer. himself Marys little old man. He lived in such great poverty that his own and I will accomplish miracles when they are needed.. It has been twenty years now and I am grateful every day. All that we are and all that we possess You have given us: We surrender it all to You to be disposed of according to Your will. novena, (10 times). You have to empty yourself of all egotistical thoughts, as Suscipe implies, at least for this quiet time with God, and let Him be front and center of everything in your life. I had never heard of the Father Jon Bartunek., in his excellent guide to meditation on the GospelsThe Better Part, defines four important things (all conveniently starting with the letter C) we need to do in meditation: The important thing here is to take your time in all this and be patient. It is the final prayer of the Exercises, summing up a person's complete offering of himself or herself to Christ at the end of four weeks of prayer. Surrendering Our Prayer. All that I am and all that I possess you have given me. Would you consider a donation? The Prayer of Abandonment, written by Blessed Charles de Foucauld, is one of the most beautiful prayers of faith, trust and surrender in the Christian spiritual heritage. And my entire will, All I have and call my own. (Padre Pio wrote a beautiful reflection on the Agony in the Garden that you can find here that explains in more depth how we can accompany Jesus in His suffering. 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