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
Hebrews 5:1-2, 4
Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was. (NRSV-CE)
Intention
Mary, Mother of Jesus and Mother of the Church, rain down your love and grace upon my parish pastor. Together with Saint John Vianney, untie the knots in my pastor's life, and grow him in holiness, strengthen his prayer times, and lead him ever closer to your Son. He carries a heavy burden, dear Mother; pray that he does not grow weary nor lose heart as he serves our parish.
Lastly, Mother, let your love for the priesthood shine into my heart, exposing whatever hidden resentment, antagonism, or grudges I may hold toward my pastor. Help me to pray for him always.
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.
