Sister Lucy of Fatima and the Vision of Hell

Sister Lucy of Fatima and the Vision of Hell

At Fatima, the Blessed Virgin Mary told the three child seers that many souls go to hell because they have no one to pray or make sacrifices for them. In her Memoirs, Sister Lucy describes the vision of hell that Our Lady showed the children at Fatima:

"She opened Her hands once more, as She had done the two previous months. The rays [of light] appeared to penetrate the earth, and we saw, as it were, a vast sea of fire. Plunged in this fire, we saw the demons and the souls [of the damned]. The latter were like transparent burning embers, all blackened or burnished bronze, having human forms. They were floating about in that conflagration, now raised into the air by the flames which issued from within themselves, together with great clouds of smoke. Now they fell back on every side like sparks in huge fires, without weight or equilibrium, amid shrieks and groans of pain and despair, which horrified us and made us tremble with fright (it must have been this sight which caused me to cry out, as people say they heard me). The demons were distinguished [from the souls of the damned] by their terrifying and repellent likeness to frightful and unknown animals, black and transparent like burning coals. That vision only lasted for a moment, thanks to our good Heavenly Mother, Who at the first apparition had promised to take us to Heaven. Without that, I think that we would have died of terror and fear."

OUR LADY OF FATIMA SAID: SACRIFICE YOURSELVES FOR SINNERS AND SAY MANY TIMES, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU MAKE SOME SACRIFICE: 

O JESUS, it is for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

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Prayer to Save America

Prayer to Save America

O merciful God, we cry to Thee for pardon and for mercy.  We are an unbelieving and perverse generation. We are disobedient, disloyal and ungrateful to Thee.   We have excluded Thee from our homes, our schools, our places of business.  We are no longer worthy to be called Thy children.  Merciful Father, spare America!   Forgive us! 

Save us from the scourge we deserve.   Teach us Thy law, and move our wills to serve Thee today and everyday.  Merciful God, please spare America!  O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us! 

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Prayer for the Conversion of Sinners

Prayer for the Conversion of Sinners

O LORD JESUS, most merciful SAVIOUR of the world, we beg and beseech Thee, through thy most Sacred Heart, that all wandering sheep may now return to Thee, the Shepherd and Bishop of their souls.  Who livest and reignest with GOD the FATHER and the HOLY SPIRIT, GOD for ever and ever. Amen.

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Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Written by St. Alphonsus Liguori this novena has prayers for each day which are followed by the Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Day 1

Jesus, my Savior I have so often deserved to be cast into hell how great would be my suffering if I were now cast away and obliged to think that I myself had caused my damnation. I thank You for the patience with which You have endured me. My God, I love You above all things and I am heartily sorry for having offended You because You are infinite goodness. I will rather die than offend You again. Grant me the grace of perseverance. Have pity on me and at the same time on those blessed souls suffering in Purgatory. Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession. 

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Day 2

Woe to me, unhappy being, so many years have I already spent on earth and have earned naught but hell! I give You thanks, O Lord, for granting me time even now to atone for my sins. My good God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You. Send me Your assistance, that I may apply the time yet remaining to me for Your love and service; have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Day 3 

My God! Because You are infinite goodness, I love You above all things, and repent with my whole heart of my offenses against You. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. And you, Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Day 4

My God! Because You are infinite goodness, I am sorry with my whole heart for having offended You. I promise to die rather than ever offend You more. Give me holy perseverance; have pity on me, and have pity on those holy souls that burn in the cleansing fire and love You with all their hearts. O Mary, Mother of God, assist them by your powerful prayers.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Day 5

Woe to me, unhappy being, if You, O Lord, had cast me into hell; for from that dungeon of eternal pain there is no deliverance. I love You above all things, O infinite God and I am sincerely sorry for having offended You again. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with your powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Day 6

My Divine Redeemer, You did die for me on the Cross, and have so often united Yourself with me in Holy Communion, and I have repaid You only with ingratitude. Now, however, I love You above all things, O supreme God; and I am more grieved at my offences against You than at any other evil. I will rather die than offend You again. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. Mary, Mother of God, come to their aid with your powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .

Day 7 

God, Father of Mercy, satisfy this their ardent desire! Send them Your holy Angel to announce to them that You, their Father, are now reconciled with them through the suffering and death of Jesus, and that the moment of their deliverance has arrived.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Day 8

Oh my God! I also am one of these ungrateful beings, having received so much grace, and yet despised Your love and deserved to be cast by You into hell. But Your infinite goodness has spared me until now. Therefore, I now love You above all things, and I am heartily sorry for having offended You. I will rather die than ever offend You. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me and, at the same time, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. Mary, Mother of God, come to their aid with your powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Day 9 

My God! How was it possible that I, for so many years, have borne tranquilly the separation from You and Your holy grace! O infinite Goodness, how long-suffering have You shown Yourself to me! Henceforth, I shall love You above all things. I am deeply sorry for having offended You; I promise rather to die than to again offend You. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance, and do not permit that I should ever again fall into sin. Have compassion on the holy souls in Purgatory. I pray You, moderate their sufferings; shorten the time of their misery; call them soon unto You in heaven, that they may behold You face to face, and forever love You. Mary, Mother of Mercy, come to their aid with your powerful intercession, and pray for us also who are still in danger of eternal damnation.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

O most sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat which You did suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them. R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains which You did suffer during Your most cruel scourging, have mercy on them.  R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains which You did suffer in Your most painful crowning with thorns, have mercy on them. R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains which You did suffer in carrying Your cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.  R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains which You did suffer during Your most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.  R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains which You did suffer in Your most bitter agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.  R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the immense pain which You did suffer in breathing forth Your Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.  R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

(Recommend yourself to the Souls in Purgatory and mention your intentions here) 

Blessed Souls, I have prayed for you; I entreat you, who are so dear to God, and wh are secure of never losing Him, to pray for me a miserable sinner, who is in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Amen.

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Litany for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. 
Christ, graciously hear us. 

God the Father of Heaven , Have mercy on the Souls of the Faithful departed. 
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on the Souls of the faithful departed. 
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on the Souls of the faithful departed. 

Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on the Souls of the faithful departed. 

Holy Mary , Pray for the Souls of the faithful departed. 

Holy Mother of God, Pray for the Souls of the faithful departed. 

R./ Pray for the Souls of the faithful departed. 

Saint Michael, 
Saint Gabriel, 
All ye holy Angels and Archangels, 
Saint John the Baptist, 
Saint Joseph, 
All ye holy Patriarchs and Prophets, 
Saint Peter, 
Saint Paul, 
Saint John, 
All ye holy Apostles and Evangelists, 
Saint Stephen, 
Saint Lawrence, 
All ye holy Martyrs, 
Saint Gregory, 
Saint Ambrose, 
All ye holy bishops and confessors, 
Saint Mary Magdalen, 
Saint Catherine, 
All ye holy Virgins and widows, 

R./ Make intercession for the Souls of the faithful departed. 

All ye Saints of God, Be merciful, 
Spare them, O Lord. 
Be merciful, 
Hear them, O Lord. 
From all evil, 
O Lord, deliver them. 
From Thy wrath, 
O Lord, deliver them. 
From the flame of fire, 
From the region of the shadow of death, 

R./ We beseech Thee, hear us. 

Through Thine Immaculate Conception, 
Through Thy Nativity, 
Through Thy Most Holy Name, 
Through the multitude of Thy tender mercies, 

Through Thy most bitter Passion, 
Through Thy most Sacred Wounds, 
Through Thy most Precious Blood, 
Through Thine ignominious death, by which 
Thou hast destroyed our death,

R./ We beseech Thee, hear us. 

We sinners, We beseech Thee, hear us. 
O Thou Who didst absolve the sinner woman and hear the prayer of the good thief, That thou wouldst release our deceased parents, relations and benefactors 
from the bonds of their sins and the punishment for them, 
That Thou wouldst hasten the day of visiting Thy faithful detained in the receptacles 
of sorrow, and wouldst transport them to the city of eternal peace, 
That Thou wouldst shorten the time of expiation for their sins and graciously 
admit them into the holy sanctuary, into which no unclean thing can enter, 
That through the prayers and alms of Thy Church, and especially by the inestimable 
Sacrifice of Thy Holy Altar, Thou wouldst receive them into the tabernacle of rest 
and crown their longing hopes with everlasting fruition, Son of God,

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Grant them eternal rest. 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Grant them eternal rest. 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Grant them eternal rest. 

Christ, hear us. 
Christ, graciously hear us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. 

Our Father, Who art in Heaven, etc.

V. And lead us not into temptation, 
R. But deliver us from all evil. Amen. 

V. From the gates of Hell, 
R. Deliver their Souls, O Lord. 

V. May they rest in peace. 
R. Amen. 

V. O Lord, hear my prayer , 
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.

Let Us Pray
O God, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the Souls of Thy departed servants the remission of all their sins, that through our pious supplications they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. R. Amen.

O God, the Giver of pardon and the Lover of the salvation of men, we beg Thy clemency on behalf of our brethren, kinsfolk and benefactors who have departed this life, that by the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of all the Saints, Thou wouldst receive them into the joys of Thine everlasting kingdom. Through Christ Our Lord. R. Amen.

O God, to Whom it belongs always to have mercy and to spare, be favorably propitious to the Souls of Thy servants and grant them the remission of all their sins, that being delivered from the bonds of this mortal life, they may be admitted to life everlasting. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. R. Amen. 

The Litany to Saint Joseph for the Dying

Lord have mercy on us. 

Christ have mercy on us. 
Lord have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. 
Christ, graciously hear us. 

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. 
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. 
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us. 
Holy Trinity, one God,have mercy on us. 

St. Joseph, foster father of Christ, we beseech thee, hear us. 

St. Joseph, patron of the dying, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Obtain for him (her) forgiveness of his (her) sins, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Obtain for him (her) great patience, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Obtain for him (her) a perfect resignation, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Obtain for him (her) a living and unshaken faith, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Obtain for him (her) a firm confidence, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Obtain for him (her) ardent charity, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Avert from him the attacks of the enemy, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Protect him from the temptations that assail him, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Preserve him from despondency and despair, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Obtain for him the grace of Jesus Christ, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Assist him and do not abandon him, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Come to his aid in his weakness, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Assist him in his abandonment, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Obtain for him a happy death, we beseech thee, hear us. 

Obtain for him a merciful judgment, we beseech thee, hear us.

Conduct his soul to the vision of Jesus, there to obtain mercy for him. Amen.

The Chaplet of Conversion

The Chaplet of Conversion

(Using Regular Rosary Beads)

On the crucifix, recite the "Apostles Creed" for the unbelievers of the world.

On the first bead pray, the "Our Father" for the grace of conversion of the world.

On the second bead pray a "Hail Mary" to honour the Father for the exaltation of Mary, a mere creature, and for choosing to honour her with the title, "Queen of heaven and Mediatrix of all graces."

On the third bead pray the "Hail, Holy Queen"

On the medal, say the following prayer:
O Holy Mother, I join you at the foot of your Son's Cross to implore mercy and conversion for the souls of the world.  With you, I offer the Wounds of your Son, Jesus, to the Father, in atonement for the sins of the world past, present and to come."

On each of the small beads, say:
Through the Sorrowful, Bleeding, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and in union with the suffering of her Son, Jesus, on the Cross, I implore of the Father, the grace of the conversion for the world."

On each of the large beads, say: a "Hail Mary" in honour of Mary's Tears of Sorrow.

After the "Hail Mary" on each large bead, say:
Holy Mother Mary, Mediatrix of all graces, obtain for us from God, the conversion of the world.

Then say 3 "Glory Bes" in honour of the Blessed Trinity.
Conclude the Chaplet, say the prayer "Hail, Holy Queen".

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The Chaplet of Saint Gertrude the Great

The Chaplet of Saint Gertrude the Great

(said on ordinary Rosary beads)

Our Lord told St. Gertrude the Great that the following prayer would release 1,000 souls from Purgatory each time it is said. The prayer was extended to include living sinners as well. Begin with the Apostles' Creed, one Our Father, three Hail Mary's and a Glory Be to the Father.

On each large beads: The Our Father 

On each small beads:

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home, and within my family. Amen. 

At the end of each decade:

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, open the hearts and minds of sinners to the truth and light of God, the Father. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for the conversion of sinners and the world.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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Prayer to the Sacred Heart for the Church

Prayer to the Sacred Heart for the Church

O MOST sacred Heart of JESUS, pour down thy blessings abundantly upon thy Church, upon the Supreme Pontiff, and upon all the clergy; give perseverance to the just, convert sinners, enlighten unbelievers, bless our parents, friends and benefactors, help the dying, free the souls in Purgatory, and extend over all hearts the sweet empire of thy love. Amen

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Prayer for the Church

Prayer for the Church

O HOLY SPIRIT, CREATOR, be propitious to the

Catholic Church; and by thy heavenly power make

it strong and secure against the attacks of its

enemies; and renew in charity and grace the spirit

of thy servants, whom Thou hast anointed, that

they may glorify Thee and the FATHER and his

only begotten SON, JESUS CHRIST, our LORD.  Amen

Prayer for the Propagation of the Faith

O HOLY SPIRIT, Spirit of Truth, come into our

hearts; shed the brightness of thy light on all

nations, that they may be one in Faith 

and pleasing to Thee.

Veni Sancte Spiritus, Reple...

COME, O HOLY GHOST, fill the hearts of thy

faithful, and kindle in them the fire of thy love.

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Prayer for the Church

Prayer for the Church

Give peace, O LORD, in our days; for there is none other that fighteth for us, but only Thou, our GOD.  

V/ Let there be peace in thy strength, O LORD.

R/ And plenty in thy strong places.

Let us pray

O GOD, from whom proceed all holy desires, all right counsels and just works; grant unto us thy servants that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be devoted to thy service, and that, being delivered from the fear of our enemies, we may pass our time in peace under thy

protection. Through CHRIST our LORD. Amen.

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Prayer of St Francis Xavier for the Conversion of Infidels

Prayer of St Francis Xavier for the Conversion of Infidels

ETERNAL GOD, the Maker of all things, remember that the souls of unbelievers have been created by Thee, and that they have been made after thy own image and likeness. Behold, O LORD, to thy dishonour, with these very souls hell is filled.

Remember, O GOD, that for their salvation thy SON JESUS CHRIST underwent a most cruel death. O LORD, suffer not that thy SON be despised by unbelievers; but, appeased by the prayers of holy men and of the Church, the Spouse of thy most holy SON, remember thy own pity, and, forgetting their idolatry and their unbelief, bring to pass that they may at length acknowledge thy SON JESUS CHRIST, who is our salvation, life, and resurrection, through whom we are saved and set free; to whom be glory from age to age without

end. Amen.

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A Prayer For Priests

A Prayer For Priests

Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord, 

     Keep them, for they are Thine -

Thy priests whose lives burn out before 
     Thy consecrated shrine.

Keep them, for they are in the world, 
     Though from the world apart;

When earthly pleasures tempt, allure, - 
     Shelter them in Thy heart.

Keep them, and comfort them in hours 
     Of loneliness and pain,

When all their life of sacrifice 
     For souls seems but in vain.

Keep them, and O remember, Lord, 
     They have no one but Thee,

Yet they have only human hearts, 
     With human frailty.

Keep them as spotless as the Host. 
     That daily they caress;

Their every thought and word and deed, 
     Deign, dearest Lord, to bless.

Imprimatur:  +D. Card. Dougherty, Arch. of Philadelphia

Our Father Hail Mary Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for them.

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Prayer to our Lady of Guadalupe, Protectress of the Unborn

Prayer to our Lady of Guadalupe, Protectress of the Unborn

Our Lady of Guadalupe, we turn to you who are the protectress of unborn children and ask that you intercede for us, so that we may more firmly resolve to join you in protecting all human life. Let our prayers be united to your perpetual motherly intercession on behalf of those whose lives are threatened, be they in the womb of their mother, on the bed of infirmity, or in the latter years of their life. May our prayers also be coupled with peaceful action, which witnesses to the goodness and dignity of all human life, so that our firmness of purpose may give courage to those who are fearful and bring light to those who are blinded by sin. Encourage those who will be involved in the March for Life; help them to walk closely with God and to give voice to the cry of the oppressed, in order to remind our nation of its commitment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all people. O Virgin Mother of God, present our petitions to your Son and ask Him to bless us with abundant life. Amen.

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Spiritual Adoption Prayer for the Unborn

The prayer is said daily for nine months

“Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. 

I beg you to spare the life of (baby’s name) 

the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted 

who is in danger of abortion.”

By Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Prayer for the Dying

 

Prayer for the Dying

O MOST MERCIFUL JESUS, Lover of souls

I pray Thee, by the agony of Thy most Sacred Heart, 

and by the sorrows of Thine Immaculate Mother, 

cleanse in Thine Own Blood the sinners of the whole world 

who are now in their agony and who are to die this day. Amen. 

HEART OF JESUS, once in agony, have pity on the dying

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Heroic Act of Love

Heroic Act of Love

DEAR LORD, for the Love of Thy Precious Blood, 

I wish to make an heroic offering of all the good works I do in life 

in satisfaction for the temporal punishment due to my many sins, 

and of all the prayers offered up for me after death, 

in favor of those souls whom Our Blessed Mother

 wishes to deliver from the pains of Purgatory. Amen. 

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Novena to Obtain Graces Through the Intercession of St. Faustina

Novena to Obtain Graces Through the Intercession of St. Faustina

O Jesus, Who filled Your servant, St. Faustina, with profound veneration for Your boundless Mercy, deign, if it be Your holy will, to grant me, through her intercession, the grace for which I fervently pray.

My sins render me unworthy of Your Mercy, but be mindful of St. Faustina's spirit of sacrifice and self-denial, and reward her virtue by granting the petition which, with childlike confidence, I present to You through her intercession. Amen.

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Prayer to Saint Faustina

Prayer to Saint Faustina

Dear St. Faustina, I have come to know you as a friend. I ask you to plead to the Lord for me the prayer I ask of you. In times of doubt, dear friend, implore the Lord's Mercy as you did so often here on earth, that I may remember who I am, and to what His mercy has called me.

In times of fear, implore His Mercy that I may ever remember to trust, and trust again, in joy, and in the knowledge that God is preparing me for a beautiful mission.

Please pray dear St. Faustina, that I may never forget that the abyss between my Lord and I has been bridged by His tender mercy. He will continue to be faithful and heal me of anything which stands in the way of His Will. My life is in His Hands.

Thank you dear friend. Pray with me the prayer Our Lord taught you to spread throughout the world; Jesus, I trust in You! Remind all pilgrims of life that if our trust is great, there is no limit to Jesus' generosity. Amen

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