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 10:14-16

I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.  (NRSV-CE)

Intention

Mary, Queen Mother of Jesus and Queen of Heaven, look with kindness and compassion upon Christians who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. See the knots of ignorance, pride, and misinformation that keep us from enjoying unity under Christ. Together with Saint John Henry Newman, undo these knots for the glory of God and call all Christians together in the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.

Lastly, Mother, untie my knots of misunderstanding or arrogance towards these brothers and sisters. Help me to love them as the Good Shepherd does.

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.