Do You Have Any Knots in Your Life?

Mary, the Most Holy Theotokos, under the title of “Undoer of Knots” was originally inspired by a meditation of Saint Irenaeus (Bishop of Lyon and martyred in 202) based on the parallel made by Saint Paul between Adam and Christ. Saint Irenaeus, in turn, made a comparison between Eve and Mary, saying:

“Eve, by her disobedience, tied the knot of disgrace for the human race; whereas Mary, by her obedience, undid it”.

But what are these knots?

They are the problems and struggles we face for which we do not see any solution. Knots of discord in families and nations, lack of understanding between parents and children, disrespect, violence, the knots of deep hurts between spouses, the absence of peace and joy at home. They are also the knots of anguish and despair of substance abuse, the knots of a drug addicted family member or friend, sick or separated from home or God, knots of alcoholism, depression, unemployment, fear, loneliness. Ah, all the knots of our life! How they suffocate the soul, beat us down and betray the heart’s joy and diminish trust in God’s providence.

Prayer to Mary Undoer of Knots

Holy Mary, full of the presence of God, during your life you accepted with great humility the holy will of the Father and the legacy of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, and evil never dared to entangle you with its confusion. Since then you have interceded for all of our difficulties as you did at the wedding feast of Cana. With all simplicity and with patience, you have given us an example of how to untangle the knots in our complicated lives. By being our mother forever you arrange and make clear the path that unites us to Our Lord.

Holy Mary, Mother of God and ours, with your maternal heart, untie the knots that upset our lives. We ask you to receive into your hands (here mention your prayer request) and deliver us from the chains and confusion that restrain us.

Blessed Virgin Mary, through your grace, your intercession and by your example, deliver us from evil, and untie the knots that keep us from being united to God. So that free of all confusion and error, we may find Him in all things, keep Him in our hearts, and serve Him always in our brothers and sisters.

Most Holy Mother of God pray for us!

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