29 March AD 2024

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SATVRDAY EDITION

Why the Soviet Union failed to eradicate religion

Communist atheism failed to address the search for personal meaning in life ☩ Francis Phillips of Catholic Herald

Churches, Piazzas, & European Spaces

When you go to a great European city, you find beautiful spacious piazze, outdoor cafes, charming shops, fountains to sit near, and people to watch. For many today, that symbolizes the good city. ☩ Duncan Stroik at The Institute for Sacred Architecture

Special Chants for Epiphany 2019

As they do every year, our friends of the Schola Sainte Cécile have posted on their website the current year’s Proclamation of the Movable Feasts, which is traditionally sung after the Gospel on the feast of the Epiphany. Also known from its first word as the Noveritis, its tone is basically the same as that of the Exsultet. Here it is in a jpg, which you can click to enlarge; click here to see a pdf version with some nice decorations. ☩ Gregory DiPippo of New Liturgical Movement

Christianity’s Neglected Cultural Weapons - Signs & Symbols

recently interviewed the accomplished artist and teacher of icon carving, Jonathan Pageau. Some will be aware that he has been gaining an increasingly high profile in social media. . . ☩ David Clayton of New Liturgical Movement

Greatly Troubled but Walking Towards an Epiphany

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word ‘troubled’ as concerned or worried feelings about a decision. ☩ Betty Parquette of Catholic Stand

Uncanny Bible Coincidences

☩ Karlo Broussard of Catholic Answers Magazine

Finnish bishop remains hospitalized with a serious head injury after fall

☩ Zita Ballinger Fletcher of Catholic News Service via Crux

With Thanks to Sister Wendy Beckett

☩ David Torkington of Catholic Stand

Your 2019 Fashion Roadmap

☩ Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)

Five Resolutions for the New Year from Cardinal Sarah

To help give us some suggestions for improving our spiritual lives this year, we look to Cardinal Robert Sarah, Prefect for the Congregation for Divine Liturgy. ☩ Laura Ricketts of epicPew

Sex Scandal & Cover-Up

Argentine bishop at Holy See financial office investigated for sex abuse

Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta, an Argentine native appointed to the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See in 2017, was accused last autumn of sexual abuse, the Holy See announced Friday. . . ☩ CNA/EWTN News via The Catholic World Report

Conversion or reform: What will the bishops choose in 2019?

This week the U.S. bishops gathered at Mundelein Seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago for a weeklong retreat, held at the urging of Pope Francis. ☩ CNA via The Catholic World Report

Spinoza, secularism, & the challenge of evangelization

In The Dream of Enlightenment, Anthony Gottlieb avers that what he calls “the religion of Spinozism” is more or less identical to the secularist worldview espoused by so many in the West today, including himself. ☩ Bishop Robert R. Barron, S.T.D., of The Catholic World Report

God & Caesar

Democrats Crusade Against Knights Of Columbus For ‘Extreme’ Works Of Christian Charity

I was concerned that such an extremist organization could exist right under my nose. I decided to do an investigation into this mysterious, problematic group. ☩ Helen Raleigh of the Federalist

Nancy Pelosi Prays “Lord Make Me a Channel for Thy Peace,” Then Votes to Fund Abortions

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) slammed Democrats late Thursday evening for including provisions to expand taxpayer-funded abortion. . . ☩ Lauretta Brown of Life News

Irish Pro-Lifers Protest at Abortion Clinics as First Babies Die in Abortions

Irish abortion activists are demanding that the government censor pro-life speech after pro-life protesters peacefully stood outside one of the country’s new abortion facilities Thursday. ☩ Micaiah Bilger of Life News

Recently Retired QB Assesses NFL Playoffs & His Own Future

☩ Trent Beattie of National Catholic Register

Communications Centralization & Leaks at the Vatican

☩ Fr. Raymond J. de Souza of National Catholic Register

Pope’s message to U.S. bishops: what Not to do

☩ Philip Lawler of Catholic Culture

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TVESDAY EDITION

10 Ways To Help The Blessed Mother In The New Year

Devotion to Mary is God’s way and can be our way too. ☩ Patti Maguire Armstrong of National Catholic Register

Holy See Press Office Director Greg Burke Resigns

Burke and deputy director Paloma García Ovejero step down by their own choice and will be replaced ad interim by Vatican journalist Alessandro Gisotti. ☩ by Edward Pentin of National Catholic Register

Is Missing Mass On Holy Days Sinful? This Priest Explains The Hard Truth

People who willfully exempt oneself from Mass on a Holy Day carry the consequence of being in mortal sin. It is the same exact consequence for those who willfully exempt themselves from going to any Sunday Mass. ☩ by Fr. Bill Peckman of ChurchPOP

Retired Bishop Mulvee Of Providence, R.I., Dies At Age 88

Retired Bishop Robert E. Mulvee of Providence died Dec. 28 at the St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield, following a brief illness. He was 88. ☩ by Rick Snizek of CNS via Crux

‘Miracle Of The Flowers’ Repeats For Six Centuries

Christmastime wonder in one Italian town has happened annually since the 14th century. ☩ by Joseph Pronechen of National Catholic Register

The Perfect Start For The New Year Means Celebrating With Mary

Celebrating Mary as Mother of God and our Mother on New Year's Day and throughout the 12 Days of Christmas makes for a perfect start to the New Year. ☩ by Joseph Pronechen of National Catholic Register

Looking For A New Year’s Resolution? Give Up Politics

If we devote the year of 2019 to reading instead of binge watching, we might come into 2020 with more wisdom. ☩ by John Clark of National Catholic Register

At The End Of One Year & The Start Of Another: Stability Within The Cycle

Catholics find ourselves in the unfolding of the liturgy’s temporal and sanctoral cycle; we situate our lives upon a calendar that precedes and supersedes the civil calendar, and opens onto eternity. ☩ by Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., of New Liturgical Movement

Lose Weight, Workout. . .Or. . .Cleanse My Soul?

So, what is my resolution for this year going to be, you ask? It wasn’t until I found my faith at the ripe old age of 42 and started my journey deepening my relationship with God did things start to change for me. ☩ by Kendra Von Esh of Catholic Stand

Divini Cultus, Pope Pius XI’s Apostolic Constitution On Sacred Music

Divini Cultus, an Apostolic Constutition commemorateing 25th anniversary of Pius X’s Tra le sollecitudini. ☩ by Gregory DiPippo of New Liturgical Movement

10 Modern Theologians, You Should Know

These thinkers to be tremendous influences on my own theological & spiritual life. ☩ Fr. John P. Cush, S.T.D., of National Catholic Register

Churches Worth Driving To

St. Peter Chaldean of El Cajon, California. The parish serves 5,000 Chaldean Catholics from Iraq. El Cajon has a large Chaldean population of 50,000, with another 10,000 in the surrounding San Diego area. Parishioners frequently rotate between parishes. ☩ from California Catholic Daily

Contemplating The Eucharist As The Mystical Word Of God

☩ Stephen Beale of Catholic Exchange

Mary, Mother Of God Readings Explained

☩ John Bergsma, Ph.D., of The Sacred Page

Will We Abandon Syria’s Christians?

☩ by Lt. Gen. (Ret.) J. Boykin & T. Weber of The Stream

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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Rainbow Flag Being Burned (Credit: LogoTV via Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

The Curious Case for Fr. Kalchik

. . .for those who are watching the meltdown of liberal American Catholicism, the drama has a new episode every day.  Just when you thought it couldn’t get more frightening & bizarre. . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Cupich Removes Priest Who Burned Rainbow Flag, What Now – R. Kurland Ph.D., TACth
Pope Benedict & Freemason Infiltration of Catholic Church – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Akita, Communion in the Hand, & Homosexuality – Fr. Z’s Blog
Predictable: Another Woman Accuses Kavanaugh – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Beware the Allure of the Inner Ring – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
1968, the Annus Horribilis – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas S.T.D. Ph.D., The C. World Report
Former Pro Baseball Player Completes Transition to Priesthood – T. Beattie, NC Register
Archbishop Chaput of Phila. on the Synod’s Working Document, Concerns – Fr. Z’s Blog
Ford v. Kavanaugh: Motion to Dismiss – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Overcoming Habitual, Mortal Sin, & the Desire for Prayer – D. Burke, Cth. Spiritual Drctn
Holy See Signs Provisional Agreement With China on Bishops – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
Perpetuating the Gender Myth in Sports – Scott Ventureyra, Crisis Magazine
Submission, the Phantom Accord Between the Holy See & China – Sandro Magister
Right by Nature: Russell Kirk, Contemporary Conservatism & Natural Law – Nat. Blake
China & Vatican Deal Raises Many Questions, Highlights Tensions – Christopher Altieri
In Signing the China Deal, the Vatican is Taking an Enormous Risk – B. Rogers, C. Herald
Vatican-China Deal: Inventiveness in Saying Nothing With Many Words – Js. Cardinal Zen
Court Strikes Down Hawaii Law Requiring Pregnancy Ctrs to Push Abortion – The CWR
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FRIDAY EDITION

Colors of Hate Lighting Up the Empire State Building (Pic Credit: Crisis Magazine)

Cultural Realpolitik: The Homosexual Establishment

. . .the New York Pride Parade is an overwhelming display of establishment power.  As the head of the Human Rights Campaign said in 2006, “Corporate America is far ahead of America generally when it comes to the question of equality for GLBT people.”  Large corporations donate to LGBT causes, lobby against religious freedom laws, & present gay people as avatars of consumerism. . .

by Matthew Schmitz,

of First Things

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Enough Already – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Former Irish Official: Vatican Asked to Protect Church from Financial Claims – Crux
“Call No Man Father” vs. Priests Addressed as “Father”? – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
How to Choose a Catholic Study Bible – Douglas M. Beaumont Ph.D., Catholic Answers
Whatever Happened to French Rood Screens? – Canticum Salomonis
Argentina Defeats Abortion Bill, Abortionists Throw Firebombs at Pro-Lifers – M Bilger
The Unsolved Murder of Fr. Alfred Kunz – Joseph M. Hanneman, The Cthlc World Report
Report: Catholic Schools Prioritised Reputations of Monks Over Child Safety – C Herald
Sting: The Church’s Music & Liturgy Fed This Artistic Soul – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Religious Freedom as Freedom to Discriminate? – Michael F. Bird Ph.D., Public Dscrs
You Are Either With God or Against Him, There Is No Middle Ground – Fr. Bill Peckman
Understanding Marion Maréchal – Nathan Pinkoski, First Things
NFL Star Ben Watson Helps Pregnancy Center Save Babies from Abortion – Karen Ingle
Sometimes Prayer is The Only Answer – Alita Maria Covel Ngo O.C.D.S., Catholic Stand
The Power of Perseverance in Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Underground Priests Removed in China for Holding Summer Youth Camp – Crux
4 Things Your Hairstylist Wants You To Do – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Language as a Political Tool – Stephen M. Krason Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
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SATVRDAY EDITION

The Destruction of Sodom & Gomorrah by John Martin A.D. 1852

University Chaplain Sacked after Holding Service of Reparation for Gay Pride

. . .Fr. Mark Morris held a Rosary & Benediction service to atone for the ‘gross offence‘ of Glasgow Pride. . .

of Catholic Herald

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Hell Yes! – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
The Errors of “Novitiate”, the Film – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
Virgin Mary Statue ‘Weeping Olive Oil’ – Catholic Herald
“Humanæ Vitæ”, Pope Paul VI’s Secret Survey – Andrea Tornielli, Vatican Insider
Archaeologists Believe They have Found the Biblical City of Bethsaida – Aleteia

What the Stats Say about Homeschooling – Amanda Evinger, National Catholic Register
Open Borders Is Not a Moral Immigration Policy – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
One More Reason NFP are Different from & Better Than Birth Control – Cassie Moriarty
Regensburg’s Bishop: Eucharist Is ‘the Goal,’ Not a ‘Step Toward’ – E. Pentin, NCRgstr
US Assoc. of Consecrated Virgins Condemns Confusing New Rules from Holy See – Fr. Z

Msgr Melina: Applying ‘Paradigm Shift’ to Humanæ Vitæ Would Distort Meaning – NCRg
New Mexico Bishop Made Coadjutor of San Jose – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
Colors & Skintone: How Many Should Your Closet Really Have? – Meghan Ashley Styling
Secular Arguments for Marriage Are Not Enough – Jennifer Roback Morse, Crisis Mgzn
The Complicated Joy & Tragic Gift of Adoption – Emily S. Chapman, The Catholic Table

3 Tips to Stop Struggling to Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net

Why Apps Cannot Replace Temperance in Preventing Suicide – J. Horvat II, Crisis Mgzn
The Business of Pastoral Leadership – Mario Enzler, The CUA

UK Bioethics Group Approves Genetic Engineering Babies – Fr. Mt. P. Schneider L.C.
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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Anthony Bourdain (Credit: Screen Shot from ABC News via Crisis Magazine)

Good Food is Not Enough; Regarding the Suicide of Anthony Bourdain

. . .I was saddened by the news of the death of Anthony Bourdain, reported as an apparent suicide.  While I’m always surprised & saddened by the news that a person has opted out of life, unfortunately, our collective shock has perhaps been lessened by other high profile suicides among pop stars, & by our intuitive recognition that a darker, hidden side often dwells under the shadow cast by the façade of entertainers.  I write this without any specific knowledge as to the details of Mr. Bourdain’s death, or as to his mental illness, or whether or not he had any diagnosed record of illness, had sought any treatment, or given any warning signs. . .

by Dusty Gates,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Study: Attending Church Linked to Low Suicide Risk, Especially for Catholics – LATimes
Pope Francis Accepts the Resignation of Bishop Barros – Carol Glatz, Catholic Herald
Card. Parolin Joining Bilderbergs Shows a Church Defeated by Secularists – Mndy Vtcn
Pope Francis Praises Founder of Liberation Theology – Junno Arocho Esteves, Cath Hrld
A Priest Explains the Big Sign that Proves Things Not Well in Catholic Church – ChPp
7 Tips to Tell a Friend Before She Buys a Wedding Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling
Why Weren’t Christians the Ones to ‘Ruin’ Miss America? – M.E. McMichael Ph.D., RNS
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Pope Francis Is A Canary in the Coal Mine – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
If We Want to Restore Marriage, We Have to Learn This Technique – Bill May, NC Rgstr
The False Faces of Compassion – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
Catholic Summer Camps Keeping Faith Aflame – Nancy Carabio Belager, Legatus Mgzn
Power without Piety – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
The Long Shadows of the First Vatican Council – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The CWR
US Catholics Belong to Most Vibrant Local Church in the Developed World – G. Weigel
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Alfie Evans (Credit: Screenshot via Catholic Herald)

The Battle for Alfie

. . .the Alfie Evans case has shaken Britain & the Church.  It raises serious questions about whether the law needs to change. . .

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

Archbishop of Liverpool Backs Alder Hey Hospital in Alfie Evans Case – Catholic Herald
Darkness Visible In Alder Hey – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
American Children & the Culture of Disrespect – Annie Holmquist, The Imaginative. . .
Cooperation with Sins Against Prudence (& Chastity) – Edward Feser Ph.D.
The Great Power of Prayer – Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik, Catholic Exchange
Pelosi: No to Pro-Abortion Litmus Test for Democratic Candidates – Lauretta Brown, LN
Venezuela’s Ignored Implosion – Matthew Hanley, The Catholic Thing
Take This Free Online Course from Yale on World’s Great Cathedrals – Zelda Caldwell
The Five Circles of Evangelization – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers Magazine
Alfie Evans & the Ultimate Authority Over Life & Death – Matthew Walther, The Week
Pierantoni: Gaudete et Exsultate Appears to Support Error of Situational Ethics – Reg
Alfie is a Victim of Secularism, There Will be Many More If We Don’t Fight – S. Herreid
Syrian Christian Leader: We Have the Formula for Peace – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Nuns Lead Fight on Human Trafficking – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Mother Teresa and the Art of the Ask – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Discovering Mercy – Betty Parquette, Catholic Stand
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VVEDNESDAY EXTRA

Michael (Credit: Screengrab of WhatsApp Image via The Federalist)

Muslim-Led Persecution Is a Global Epidemic, & It Hit My Friend Michael Again This Week

. . .one of my best friends, a Pakistani Catholic named Michael, was brutally assaulted by Muslim thugs in a suburb of Karachi this week. . .

by Casey Chalk,

of The Federalist

Vatican’s Prefect for Communication, Msgr. Viganò, Resigns – Elise Harris, CNA/NCRgstr
Chicago Priest Defends Himself Against Accusations – Christine Niles J.D., Church Mltnt
American Teenagers’ Quiet Despair – Matthew Walther, The Week
The Church Will Not Bow to P.M. Justin Trudeau’s Demands – Fr. Thomas Rosica C.S.B.
More Reasons Why “Blessing” Gay Couples Is Scandalous – John M. Grondelski Ph.D.
Getting Ready for Synod-2018 – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
Youth Leader: Traditional Latin Mass is ‘Progressive’ – Edward Pentin, NC Register
March 21, A.D. 1918: Operation Michael Begins – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
US S.Ct.  Dubious About Calif. Law Targeting Crisis-Pregnancy Cents. – J.F. Desmond
Respecting People & the Truth; Re: Wash. Archd. Docu. on Amoris – Fr. G. Murray JCD
Democracy Dies in the Womb; Responding to Ruth Marcus – Pat Cross, NC Register
Cormac McCarthy’s The Sunset Limited & the Chitchat Apostolate – Patrick Malone, CS
Pro-Life Democrat Rep. Lipinski of Illinois Narrowly Wins Primary – Sara Burnett
Openness in Episcopal Conferences Needed – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mut. . .
L’Arche Founder Jean Vanier Shows a Path to Love in Summer in the Forest – J. Burger
The Charity of Judging – Michele Chronister, Catholic Exchange
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MONDAY EDITION

Fr. Peter Stravinskas (Credit: Cardinal Newman Society)

Fr. Stravinskas Breaks It Down to the Essential

. . .at Catholic World Report, we find an address Fr. Peter Stravinskas recently gave to a chapter of Legatus about liturgical issues.   He breaks down, Barney style, some super important issues which, today, are controversial. Inter alia. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Vatican’s Viganò Problem – Christopher R. Altieri, The Dispatch via The CWR
Why Women Can’t Be Catholic Priests – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Pope Francis, Five Years Later; Analysis & Explanations – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mon Vat
It’s Been a Rough Week with Msgr. Viganò – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Homosexuality, Transgenderism & a Christian with Answers in Science – Josh Shepherd
Vatican Reveals Two More Paragraphs of B16’s Letter to Msgr. Viganò – Edward Pentin
Killing the Bible Softly with Your Appeals – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net

A Speaker for Stephen Hawking (1942-2018) – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Frassati, Gonzaga, & the True Nature of Rebellion – Cameron Edman, Catholic Stand
The Abortion Exception – Charlotte Allen, First Things
Forcing Pro-Life Cents. to Ad. for Abortion is Unjust & Unconstitutional – A.T. Walker
New Sex Edu. Program in British Schools Set to Advance LGBT agenda – Piers Shepherd
The Real Meaning of Lenten Penance – Christian Daru, Catholic Stand
Picking Up Papal Themes: Discernment & Accompaniment – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
3 Saints, 3 Approaches to Finish Lent – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Protecting Minors: is the Church Doing All in Its Power? – Fernando Rodríguez-Borlado
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MONDAY EXTRA

Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of Cincinnati (Credit: LifeSiteNews.com)

Cincinnati Archbishop Repudiates Fr. James Martin, SJ, et al, Homosexualist Event

. . .the Archbishop sent out a note distancing the Church from an upcoming homosexualist event featuring homosexualist activists Jesuit James Martin, Sister Jeannine Gramick (silenced by the Holy See & by her own congregation) & Jamie Manson (open lesbian writer for the National Catholic Reporter with a coveted MDiv, tutored by the dreadful Margaret Farley). . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History Debuts on CNN – Nancy Flory, The Stream
How About a Little Clarity Cardinal Cupich? – One Mad Mom
Ireland: Big Pro-Life Rally Shows Fierce Clash to Legalizing Abortion – Micaiah Bilger
5 Years after His Election, This Year is Make-or-Break for the Pope – Christopher Altieri
VSED: A New Form of Assisted Suicide – Richard Becker, Crisis Magazine
The Lenten “Beer Only Fast” Practiced by German Monks – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Jim Caviezel on What He Learned Playing St. Luke. . . – Jim Graves, The CWR
What Would an Ecclesiocentric Society Look Like? – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Marching Away From ‘Madness’ & Toward Wholeness – Trent Beattie, NC Register
Univs. Keep Booting Christian Gps. Off Campus in Violation of Their Rights – N. Russell
Utopian Temptation; Book Review: Why Liberalism Failed – T. Fuller Ph.D., First Things
Catholic Harbor: A Thriving Online Community for Seton Students – Draper Warren
Lectio Divina Set to Music: Brahms’ German Requiem – Bob Kurland Ph.D., TACatholic
Catholic Authors: Pray, Listen, Then Write – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis & Reform: Financial Problems Persist – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Climbing a 400-Meters-Tall Cliff To Get Baptized in Ethiopia – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
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