Best Vincentians Podcasts (2024)

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How do we know God is real? 20:51

6M ago20:51

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This is one of the most essential questions in life. How do we know that God is real? The first thing we must respond to is the gift of faith. We must be open to hearing and receiving this grace. Only God can reveal Himself to us. And in choosing to respond, we open our hearts and minds to so much more. Catholic Supply Store of St Louis We a prefer…

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World Youth Day 39:18

8M ago39:18

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Today, we visited with Daniel, the Program Coordinator and a Young Adult Leader with VMY. Looking back at the busy summer filled with numerous events, we took the opportunity to reflect on World Youth Day. World Youth Day 2023 was the first time the VMY SEMO chapter officially participated in this international event. Today's conversation focused o…

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Charity 22:19

1y ago22:19

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Today is the last episode of the Theological Virtues. What is the difference between love and Charity? On today's show, we come to understand why the Church in the Catechism references the Theological Virtue of Charity Charity is an expression of love that goes beyond simple emotion into action. Christ is the example of true Charity in human histor…

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Hope 22:11

1y ago22:11

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Today we continue with our discussion on the theological virtues with hope. Hope is so essential to living the Catholic faith. Not only does it sustain us in difficult times, but it also purifies our actions drawing us closer to the Lord. So sit back, listen, laugh, and learn on another great episode of Practing Catholic! Support the show Let's get…

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Faith 22:44

1y ago22:44

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Today we begin a three-part series on the theological virtues beginning with Faith. Faith is an amazing gift God bestows through grace; however, like everything else, Faith requires us to respond. In this episode, we hope to help unlock and encourage you in your faith life to recognize the gift of Faith and react to it more deeply, allowing you to …

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Prayers, Alms, and Fasting 27:02

1y ago27:02

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Today Mike and Alina talk about the three pillars of the Lenten season. Learn about their history, importance, and how they are designed to help us grow closer to the Lord during Lent. So sit back, listen, laugh, and learn on another episode of Practicing Catholic. Support the show Let's get ready to practice.…

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The Gift of Grace 27:02

1y ago27:02

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In today's episode, Mike talks about the Gift of Grace. This wonderful blessing bestowed helps draw us into union with the Trinity. Grace emboldens faith, strengthens hope, and purifies charity. This free and abundant gift, though, requires our response. So this Lenten season, let us respond to God's grace to draw ever closer to His enduring love. …

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The Beatitudes (Part Two) 30:24

1y ago30:24

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Today we continue our discussion on the beatitudes. As we continue to understand not only what these meant to the people of the time of Christ but understanding what it meant to early post-Judeo Christians can help us find deeper and more meaningful applications for our lives. The beatitudes, in essence, become bookends for our own spiritual faith …

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Consistency - Lenten Special 28:45

1y ago28:45

28:45

What is one of the biggest struggles in faith life... CONSISTENCY. However, we make commitments throughout our lives. We train for sports. We diet. We are committed to working, our studies, and family and friend relationships. Like anything else, we must commit time to get more out of our faith. One way that we can achieve this is through SMART goa…

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The Beatitudes (Part One) 27:02

1y ago27:02

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We have all heard of the beatitudes. What do we know about them? What would people have understood in the time of Christ? What would post-Judeo Christians take from their meaning? Is there an application for us today? We discuss these topics and more on this episode of Practicing Catholic. Catholic Supply Store of St Louis We a preferred partner of…

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Praise 18:19

2y ago18:19

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Today we conclude our 5 part series on prayer. In this episode, we discuss prayers of praise. Praise is our opportunity to praise God for being God and recognize His divine sovereignty and power in all ways possible. Support the show Let's get ready to practice.By VMY SEMO

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Thanksgiving 14:20

2y ago14:20

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Prayers of thanksgiving are powerful for the faith life. Thanksgiving brings into focus the many blessings we have received from God and, more importantly, reminds us that all we have, all we receive, and all that "is" belongs to the Lord. Support the show Let's get ready to practice.By VMY SEMO

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Intercessory Prayer 19:57

2y ago19:57

19:57

We most likely heard the phrase will you pray for me. Many of us may have even asked others the very same question. From prayers of the Mass to the Rosary, intercessory prayers encourage us to ask for help. In humbling ourselves before God, we show the intentions of our hearts. Support the show Let's get ready to practice.…

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The Power of Petition 14:47

2y ago14:47

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We are continuing our journey on the five types of prayer. The prayer of petition is one of the most powerful forms of prayer available to use in our spiritual life. In asking for forgiveness, we allow for our hearts and minds to become open to God's grace and mercy through which we are better able to understand his will for our lives. Support the …

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Adoration 20:05

2y ago20:05

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Prayer is one of the essential parts of our faith life. However, understanding prayer more intimately can allow us the opportunity to draw closer to God. Over the next several weeks, we will discuss the five prayer forms: Adoration, Petition, Thanksgiving, Praise, and Intercession. Today we are talking about adoration and how this form of prayer ca…

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Vincentian Interview With Ebony - Cindy's Chef Challenge 5:41

2+ y ago5:41

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Vincentian Interview With Ebony - Cindy's Chef Challenge by Nick VizzocaBy Nick Vizzoca

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Vincentian Interview With Morgan - Cindy's Chef Challenge 11:26

2+ y ago11:26

11:26

Vincentian Interview With Morgan - Cindy's Chef Challenge by Nick VizzocaBy Nick Vizzoca

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Vincentian Interview With Chris - Cindy's Chef Challenge 8:50

2+ y ago8:50

8:50

Vincentian Interview With Chris - Cindy's Chef Challenge by Nick VizzocaBy Nick Vizzoca

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Prayer 24:09

2+ y ago24:09

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Prayer is a wonderful gift! However, sometimes we get stuck in our prayer life. Our journey over the next several weeks will be aimed at helping you discover more about prayer in the hopes of unlocking new and meaningful ways so that you can grow closer to God! Practice makes perfect. Alina & Mike Support the show Let's get ready to practice.…

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What is a Practicing Catholic 28:17

2+ y ago28:17

28:17

Ever wonder what it means to be a Practicing Catholic? Why does the Church make these recommendations? How can it help you in your faith? How can you help others by knowing more... well that's what we are discussing today on this great episode. Support the show Let's get ready to practice.By VMY SEMO

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Weakness the great opportunity 19:29

2+ y ago19:29

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What is a weakness? Society says it's something to be avoided, not admitted, or even recognized. However, we learn in scripture that weakness is an opportunity - an opportunity for God to work in our lives. Whatever you are struggling with God, with it to God. Also, Jesus the opportunity to heal you and strengthen you. Allow the Holy Spirit to work…

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Corporal Works of Mercy: Part 3 24:23

3y ago24:23

24:23

Support the show Let's get ready to practice.By VMY SEMO

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Corporal Works of Mercy: Part 2 29:31

3y ago29:31

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In this week's episode of Practicing Catholic we tackle #4 & #5 of corporal works of mercy: visit the sick and the imprisoned. We talk about their history and how we can actively live them out in our day-to-day lives. Support the show Let's get ready to practice.By VMY SEMO

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Corporal Works of Mercy: Part 1 33:57

3y ago33:57

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In this week's episode of Practicing Catholic we tackle the first three corporal works of mercy: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty and shelter the homeless. We talk about their history and how we can actively live them out in our day-to-day lives. Support the show Let's get ready to practice.…

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May Crowning 17:26

3y ago17:26

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Ever wonder when May Crowning began? Did you ever wonder why the month of May is so important to the Church in her devotion to the Blessed Mother? Well, this week on Practicing Catholic, we hope to help provide greater insight into this special month in the hopes of bringing more meaning and understanding to this extraordinary time of year. To Jesu…

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Adoration 32:23

3y ago32:23

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Have you ever wanted to know more about Eucharistic Adoration? Have you wondered if this could help your faith life? This week's episode helps to do just that. Learn more about the history of adoration and prayer practices that can help you make your time with the Lord greater!! Support the show Let's get ready to practice.…

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The Our Father 22:16

3y ago22:16

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We all know the Our Father. This ecumenical prayer is found not only in the Catholic church but in all Christian faiths. Today we are going to discuss some of the hidden elements of this well-known prayer. We hope that today's episode leads you not only to a greater appreciation of this amazing prayer but inspires you to a more profound and deeper …

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The Triduum 36:32

3y ago36:32

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Easter is the pinnacle of our liturgical year and, more importantly, our faith. However, when we deepen our love and understanding of the passion, we see what Christ accomplished with more profound awe and wonder - leading to greater love and devotion. We hope this episode helps encourage you in your faith life and helps you understand that what ou…

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Love Thy Neighbor 27:31

3y ago27:31

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We have all heard the greatest commandment... Love thy God with all thy heart, all thy mind, and all thy strength and love your neighbor as yourself. However, this isn't easy in our society today. With division unrest and so many obstacles in our way, many of us don't even know our neighbor. We hope this new episode helps show you why this is so im…

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The Seven Deadly Sins 44:00

3y ago44:00

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Today we discuss the 7 deadly sins. Are they real? Is one affecting your life? Become aware of how these are being used against you - pulling you away from Christ. While some of us may even be struggling, we must always remember that Faith, Hope, and Love remain. God is always calling us back to union with Him, and the Grace can heal all wounds. Su…

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Episode 11: Building a Welcoming City 12:42

3y ago12:42

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This is a podcast interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, founder and former Director of the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center and an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast celebrates the thirty-sixth anniversary of former Mayor Harold Washington’s Executive Order 85-1 that pro…

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Virtues in Life and Lent 30:17

3y ago30:17

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Virtues - an often overlooked and misunderstood aspect of our faith. Virtues are not only meant to help guide us but shape our faith in a way that we live morally but lead us to a greater relationship with God and, in the end, true happiness. Support the show Let's get ready to practice.By VMY SEMO

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Getting More Out of Lent 33:41

3y ago33:41

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This is a wonderful time in our liturgical year. It is a time of preparation. The key... prayer, fasting and almsgiving. So this year make a plan...practice more and make your LENTEN preparation meaningful. Support the show Let's get ready to practice.

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Lawful Assembly 10: Rebuild Refugee Resettlement 16:30

3y ago16:30

16:30

This is a podcast interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, founder and former Director of the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center and an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. President Biden announced that he would restore the United States partnership in refugee resettlement by inviting up …

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Get more out of the Mass (Part #2) 33:36

3y ago33:36

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Struggling with faith is something many people experience. We continue our discussion on how to get more out of the Mass in the hopes of helping members of the faithful coming to know and experience a greater sense of Faith, Hope, and Love. Support the show Let's get ready to practice.By VMY SEMO

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Lawful Assembly 9: To Do A Blessing 15:02

3y ago15:02

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This is a podcast interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, founder and former Director of the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center and an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. Inspired by the Rev. Dr. Silvester S. Beaman’s benediction from the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on …

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Lawful Assembly 8: Honor World Children’s Day 16:06

3+ y ago16:06

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This episode is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. On November 20, 2020, the designated World Children’s Day, Rev. Mousin discusses what can be done in response to the thousands of children detained, deported, and excluded from applying f…

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Episode 7: Can It Be Fair Process 16:39

3+ y ago16:39

16:39

Can It Be Fair Process Without a Fair Process to File an Asylum Application?This episode is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. He responds to the federal government’s proposed regulations that would change the time limit for filing an asy…

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Episode 6: Ombuds Day 2020: What’s an Ombuds To Do in a Polarized Society? 6:46

3+ y ago6:46

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This episode is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, DePaul’s University Ombudsperson. Craig is founder and former Executive Director of the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center and an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. In recognition of Ombuds Day 2020, Craig talks about the role o…

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Episode 5: Celebrate Ombuds Day--October 8, 2020 5:27

3+ y ago5:27

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Join Ombuds and friends from around the world to celebrate the peacemaking work of Ombuds. Sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Committee (https://www.americanbar.org/groups/dispute_resolution/). Ombuds Day will meet virtually, but intentionally, on Thursday, October 8,2020 to raise up the work of Ombuds and seek ways to a…

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Episode 4: Help Our System of Justice Work Best 14:13

3+ y ago14:13

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This episode is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, founder and former Executive Director of the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center which later became the National Immigrant Justice Center (www.immigrantjustice.org), and an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. He responds to the fe…

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Ken Butigan, DePaul Professor talks about Non-violence 6:04

3+ y ago6:04

6:04

Ken Butigan, DePaul Professor talks about Non-violenceBy Vincentian Heritage

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Episode 3: Repair the Breach 12:14

3+ y ago12:14

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Repair the Breach: Help All in Your Community Be Counted in the 2020 CensusThis episode is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin founder and former Executive Director of the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center and an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. He discusses how the Census, by …

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Episode 2: New Opportunity to Oppose Proposed Regulations Precluding Asylum Eligibility 10:12

3+ y ago10:12

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This is a podcast interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin founder and former Executive Director of the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center and an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. He talks about responding to the federal government’s proposed regulations that would make asylum seekers in…

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Lawful Assembly Podcast - Episode 1: Portland - What Border are we Defending? 13:01

3+ y ago13:01

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In this episode Rev. Craig B. Mousin discusses the deployment of federal officers to Portland in reaction to the ongoing protests. He discusses the problem of relying on federal immigration officers for local law enforcement and links some of Chicago’s responses to federal interference in local matters. He references a previous podcast about DACA r…

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Your Opportunity to Respond to Proposed Changes Restricting Asylum in the United States 14:15

4y ago14:15

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This is a podcast interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin founder and former Executive Director of the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center and an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law and The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. He talks about responding to the federal government’s proposed regulations entitled “Procedures for Asylum a…

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Supreme Court DACA Ruling and the Vincentian Mission 21:18

4y ago21:18

21:18

Rev. Craig B. Mousin founder and former Executive Director of the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center and an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University’s College of Law talks about the June, 2020 18, DACA ruling by the United States Supreme Court and what DACA means for the Vincentian Community and DePaul Students.For more information visit: National …

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COVID-19: Some Wisdom from the Past – the Experience of St. Vincent de Paul 10:36

4y ago10:36

10:36

A podcast written by Rev. Robert Maloney, C.M.To read the text go here: http://blogs.depaul.edu/dmm/2020/04/01/covid-19-some-wisdom-from-the-past-the-experience-of-st-vincent-de-paul/By Vincentian Heritage

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Nick Vizzoca's This Pittsburgh Life - Segment Three on Saturday, Nov. 2 10:58

4+ y ago10:58

10:58

Nick Vizzoca discusses Vincentian's commitment to establishing a $15 minimum wage by July 1, 2021 and praises Vincentian's caregivers for their hard work and dedication.By Nick Vizzoca

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Rights Disappear When US Policy Engages Children as Weapons of Deterrence 21:39

4+ y ago21:39

21:39

This podcast, “Rights Disappear When US Policy Engages Children as Weapons of Deterrence” was written and read by Rev. Craig B. Mousin. It originally appeared in the AMA’s Journal of Ethics (AMA J Ethics. 2019;21(1):E58-66). This podcast was recorded with the permission of the ABA Journal of Ethics. All references are footnoted in the Journal artic…

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