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-# Connecting Statement:
-
-A storm arises while the disciples are trying to cross the lake. Seeing Jesus walking on the water terrifies them. They do not understand how Jesus can calm the storm.
-
 # fourth watch
 
-This is the time between 3 a.m. and sunrise. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-ordinal]])
+This is the time between 3 a.m. and sunrise.