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

John 21:15

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."  (NRSV-CE)

Intention

Queen of the Apostles and Mother of the Church, I ask for your intercession on behalf of our Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome. Lead him ever closer to you and to your Son, Jesus. Together with Saint Peter, loose whatever binding and knots that would hinder our Holy Father in his exercise of the Petrine ministry. Guide him with your wisdom and pray for God's blessing upon his pontificate.

Lastly, Mother, look into my heart and undo whatever knots of irreverence and pride I have concerning the Holy Father, and teach me to pray for him and for the Church.

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.