The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend You, my God, who are all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen
Preparation Prayer
O Blessed Mother, who in submission to God, lived a life of humility and service, visit me with your grace. Through your intercession, instill in my heart a love for all members of the human family, especially those whom I have the most trouble loving and those whom I have the most trouble serving. Pray with me now, beautiful intercessor, and with your grace, help me to untie the knots that bind your children on Earth. Through prayer and service to others, may I live according to your example, and be brought ever closer to your Son, Jesus.
Scripture Reading
Mark 10:6-9
"But from the beginning of creation, 'God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." (NRSV-CE)
Intention
Most Blessed Virgin, who in your marriage to St. Joseph became our perfect example of spousal fidelity, chastity, and love, take into your hands the knotted wedding ribbon of struggling marriages. Together with Saint Rita, loosen the knots that bind married couples from loving each other as professed in their wedding vows. Protect troubled marriages from divorce and temptation, free spouses from knotted hearts and attitudes, and renew the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony in marriages all across the world.
Lastly, Mother, help me to pray for Marriage, as it is holy, loved by you, and loved by God.
Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for us.
Concluding Prayer
Powerful Mother who unties our knots, hear these prayers and the prayers of all the faithful. Intercede for my brothers and sisters, and with your influence, loosen the entanglements and knots which hold them captive. Forgive the human race for its unbelief and lead us all to faith in your Son, Jesus Christ the Lord.
Last of all, most Blessed Virgin, pray for me, who is most in need of your grace and mercy. Untie the knots in my own heart and in my own life, and free me to love as Christ loves.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
