#our lady undoer of knots

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A pigeon paying a visit to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots; taken outside of St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Manhattan, on August 11th.

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Our Lady Undoer of Knots

Feast Day: September 28

Mary, under the title of, Our Lady Undoer of Knots or Our Lady Untier of Knots, is a favorite of Pope Francis. The knots represent all the troubles and trials in our lives and our sins which separate us from God. “Eve, by her disobedience, tied the knot of disgrace for the human race; whereas Mary, by her obedience, undid it.” ~ Saint Irenaeus 

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (website)

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Our lady🗡🥀

[hislittleflower-throughconcrete]

Prayer Request

I have been living away from my family, friends, and support system for about two years now for work. There is finally a job in my field posted in the area where my family lives, and I just submitted an application for this job. The situation is complicated, but the summary is that some people that may be involved my the hiring decision could dislike me for personal reasons and may attempt to thwart my application on that basis.

I desperately want to move back to my community and build a life there. I am going to move back anyway at some point, even if it means giving up the career I am passionate about and have worked so hard to do, but this would give me the opportunity to live at home AND do what I love. It would be an absolute dream come true.

I am anxiously awaiting a response from the recruiter, then it will be in the hands of management (who as I said, have mixed feelings about me). Please pray they give me an interview and at least give me a chance. The Lord is in this, I know, regardless of the outcome, and I trust in His goodness. I pray that all is done unto me according to His Will. If this is not in His plan for me, at least this will make it clear.

St. Joseph the Worker, St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Our Lady Undoer of Knots, and St. Joseph Cupertino, pray for us!

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do you think laura lee is a catholic? I always thought she was a protestant (mainly bc im a catholic from NJ and the snippets of her pre-crash life didn't seem to line up w/ my experiences) but i've seen some people say she's a catholic and you're like the catholic expert on here so i wanted to ask you

No I do not. Laura Lee is Protestant as all get-out.

I think people read Laura Lee as Catholic for a few different reasons. The first is the "Camp Mary Magdalene" thing; this seems to be the name of her summer camp in the 1x08 flashback (although as @lais-a-ramos has pointed out there's other stuff in this scene indicating that this is a meet of multiple camps and thus CMM might not be her own), and, while it's a weird name for a Catholic summer camp to have, it's a way weirder one for a Protestant one to have. But this doesn't necessarily mean much other than that she or her parents wanted something "faith-based"; I grew up in New Jersey as well, was raised vaguely Christian by a lapsed Catholic mother, and went to a summer camp so Jewish that we sang the Israeli national anthem every morning. (This would come across as very incendiary of the camp in Current Year, but this was the late 2000s, and at least la Mantovana is a great melody.) The nondiegetic reason for the camp's name is probably just that the people who make the show don't cornplate these things as much as autistic Yellowjackets superfans* do.

There's also the "our blonde patron saint" description of her in the season 1 scripts. I think "patron saint" is being used more broadly and allusively here; my guess is that direction was written by someone who was from a Catholic background themselves. It also ties into the show's broader themes around these girls' devotion to exalted, stylized qualities in one another. That's hard to square with a Protestant understanding of sanctity and a lot easier to square with a Catholic one.

On a broader sociocultural level, I suspect people "want" Laura Lee to be Catholic because her sort of Ned-Flanders-before-his-eponymous-TV-Trope-set-in genuinely-well-meaning Evangelical God-bothering is unfortunately kind of unusual these days. It's been supplanted by something much more aggressive and mean-spirited, including outside the US; South America in particular produces both a disproportionate number of Laura Lee stans and a disproportionate number of EXTREMELY right-wing Evangelical communities that have given her kind of Christianity an even worse name than it has in left-leaning parts of North America and Europe. So I think a lot of the fandom would like Laura Lee to be Catholic because it's a flavor of conservative-ish Christianity that people find easier to understand in a character they like. I totally get this; I'm Catholic myself. But no, I don't think she actually is Catholic. The first L in Laura Lee is for latitudinarian; the second L is for low church.

*Of whom I am the foremost; I think I was the first person in the fandom to notice that Shauna's holy card in the pilot is anachronistic, since Our Lady Undoer of Knots was not a widespread devotion outside Latin America until Pope Francis was elected. It's very popular now, so my guess is that the prop was a holy card that a Catholic member of the cast or crew happened to have close at hand during filming.

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Our Lady Undoer of Knots, please undo the knot that’s been bothering my upper back since last week.

[bylagunabay]

Unseen Warfare

THE EXORCIST, THE ROSARY & THE DEVIL

(3-min read)

It happened last October 7th in Milan, Italy. Don Ambrogio Villa, exorcist priest of the diocese of Milan, forced the devil, Belzebul, during the exorcism to confess to the spiritual secrets of the Holy Rosary.

Don Ambrogio - O Virgin, today is your feast, that of the Holy Rosary. I would like this "Belzebul" to give us a catechesis on the Holy Rosary. So I ask you, Madonna, we have already heard some catechesis, but today is a special feast. I ask you that for a few minutes, or for many minutes, he be forced by you to speak about the Holy Rosary. Therefore, with Mary's permission and by order of Heaven, I command you to speak to us about the Holy Rosary and its power against you. In the name of God, I command you to speak. Speak well, in clear Italian, and tell us many things and beautiful things. Speak. In correct Italian.

Belzebul - That crown (of the Rosary) destroys me.

Don Ambrogio - Speak better, in correct Italian. You are capable. Go ahead.

Belzebul - Every Hail Mary blows my mind.

Don Ambrogio - Speak, without me having to tell you. Our Lady wants you to tell us the power of the Holy Rosary against you.

Belzebul - It is a simple prayer that not everyone does. But the one who makes it is united to the life of Christ and Mary. And it blows my mind to hear that refrain. I can't stand it. I also get annoyed when people hold it in their hands, even when they're not praying it. I can't stand it. But she loves this prayer.

Don Ambrogio – Continue.

Belzebul - And he who prays it in the family has a special protection from Her. I can't go into that house. I have not been given permission. Because the power of the Holy Rosary in the family crushes me.

Don Ambrogio - Go on.

Belzebul - And in those families, if there is only one person who prays it, he can save the others in the family.

Don Ambrogio - Oh Mary, I thank you for forcing this demon Belzebul to do this publicity, this catechesis on the Rosary. O Mary, I would like to share it with many people, with your permission. Force him to speak. Go on.

Belzebul - Her favorite mysteries are those of the Passion of Christ. For there is all the salvation of mankind.

Don Ambrogio - And the Glorious ones are not?

Belzebul – Also

Don Ambrogio - Continue.

Belzebul - But to whomever recites the Rosary, I come to disturb him.

Don Ambrogio - How?

Belzebul - With thoughts. Distractions.

Don Ambrogio - But Our Lady thanks him anyway, right?

Belzebul - Yes.

Don Ambrogio - Go ahead.

Belzebul - You should pray with the children. Teach them this prayer before I come to bother them, because afterwards I steal their purity, that is, mothers should pray it for the children because I want to destroy the family and the young people.

Don Ambrogio - O Virgin, we thank you because you have given us the Rosary that you continue to recommend every time you appear. But we also thank you for these words of 'Belzebul' that in this exorcism I, your priest, am carrying out with the help and participation of six collaborators who pray and are at my side. Thank you, O Mary, if you still want to force Beelzebub to tell us something, I ask you to force him to continue.

Belzebul - To whomever prays the rosary, she gives many thanks. Really many, many. And I can't stand it. Even the novenas are blowing my mind. I can't stand them. Above all, the novena to the Virgin Undoer of Knots.

Don Ambrogio - We like Litanies a lot. I used to notice that you suffered from them. What do you say about Litanies?

Belzebul - They crush me, they annoy me!

Don Ambrogio - Why?

Belzebul: Because it is a continuous praise, praise, praise.

Don Ambrogio - But She deserves it.

Belzebul: For you!

Don Ambrogio - But is She really your Queen, even if you don't recognize Her? Or not?

Belzebul – Yes

Don Ambrogio - And after the Litanies, what else can you tell us? Because not everyone says it when they finish the Rosary.

Belzebul - I know, I know. Those who don't pray them are mistaken.

Don Ambrogio: Oh, how many beautiful things, Virgin, that you give us unexpectedly. Also through this devil whose name -at least he said the name- is Belzebul. We praise you, O Mary. Does she tell you to tell us something yet, or are you finished? Answer!

Belzebul: I am finished.

Don Ambrogio: Then we pray, O Mary. (They pray the Hail Mary). O Mary, on this day of the Holy Rosary, today, October 7, 2019, we give you thanks I am your priest, exorcist from Milan. I thank you for this gift you have given us for your glory. So be it. Amen.

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Hello there, E.'s mum again! First of all, happy to see your answers and prayers back here, you were frequently in my thoughts these past few days. 💕 Hope you're doing all right!

It feels almost superfluous to ask you to join me in prayers with Sunday readings working in my heart (especially Isiah 55,8-11), but knowing you pray with me always gives me additional strength ---

We still are dealing with some long term issues with E.'s health and despite being surrounded by literal miracles every step of our way, I find myself constantly at the end of my rope. Discovering new ends of it, as it goes!

Please pray for my humility and trust, mostly, and for E. and my husband, and our care team, too!

Hi E’s Mum!,

Aww thank you so much for thinking and praying for me too along with the previous anon and others. That means a lot to me I truly appreciate all these prayers. I’m feeling much better after that retreat, some rest offline, and taking long walks in prayer. Almost the end of the work week so I can’t wait to have a hike this weekend.

Thank you for the update as well. I’ll be sure to keep you, your family, and care team close in my prayers. There is an image of our Lady and her title is Our Lady Undoer of Knots. I think you may find it comforting to look at. Mary, our Mother, will help untie all these knots you face. I’ll post it below. Stay safe and may God bless you.

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Take My Hand, O Blessed Mother

Take my hand, O Blessed Mother. Hold me firmly lest I fall. If I’m nervous while I’m walking, quickly heed my humble call.

Guide me over every crossing. Watch me while I’m on the stairs. Let me know that you’re beside me, listen to my fervent prayers.

Bring me to my destination. Keep me safe along the way. Bless my every undertaking and my duties for the day.

Undo the knots of trouble I face and of those around me. O Blessed Mother, take my hand and guide me to the peace of your Immaculate Heart. Help me to be humble and trust like you. Amen.

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Happy Feast Day Our Lady Undoer of Knots Feast Day: September 28

Mary, under the title of, Our Lady Undoer of Knots or Our Lady Untier of Knots, is a favorite of Pope Francis. The knots represent all the troubles and trials in our lives and our sins which separate us from God. “Eve, by her disobedience, tied the knot of disgrace for the human race; whereas Mary, by her obedience, undid it.” ~ Saint Irenaeus  {website}

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"Peace be with you!

"We hope that each novena we pray together is one more prayer that will bring you closer to Jesus and His comforting love. This next novena should do just that :)

"The next novena is The Novena to Mary, Undoer of Knots!

"Whenever we grow closer to Jesus' mother, our mother, we grow closer to Jesus -- because Mary always brings us to Jesus. 

"We will start praying on Saturday, April 27th and we'll finish the novena on May 6th.

"The month of May is actually dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, so it's a perfect time to ask for her intercession and to begin the month of May!

"As St. Francis de Sales wrote: "Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence."

Don't forget to share!"

"You can ask your friends & family to sign up to pray this novena with us here:

[marblesarelost]

Thank you Our Lady Undoer of Knots, and thank you to @linotte-melodieuse because everything seems to be coming up roses now.

Movers will be here either Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. Earlier than I expected, but hey, I'll deal.

AirBnB host and I worked out the issue with the contract, I amended it and signed it and sent her the pdfs to sign herself. She's really super nice, I'm just really careful about contracts.

So...it looks like we could leave on Wednesday morning instead of Wednesday afternoon.

[saintejeannedefrance]

I tried to make a little Our Lady Undoer of Knots!

[bylagunabay]

Unseen Warfare

THE EXORCIST, THE ROSARY & THE DEVIL

(3-min read)

It happened last October 7th in Milan, Italy. Don Ambrogio Villa, exorcist priest of the diocese of Milan, forced the devil, Belzebul, during the exorcism to confess to the spiritual secrets of the Holy Rosary.

Don Ambrogio - O Virgin, today is your feast, that of the Holy Rosary. I would like this "Belzebul" to give us a catechesis on the Holy Rosary. So I ask you, Madonna, we have already heard some catechesis, but today is a special feast. I ask you that for a few minutes, or for many minutes, he be forced by you to speak about the Holy Rosary. Therefore, with Mary's permission and by order of Heaven, I command you to speak to us about the Holy Rosary and its power against you. In the name of God, I command you to speak. Speak well, in clear Italian, and tell us many things and beautiful things. Speak. In correct Italian.

Belzebul - That crown (of the rosary) destroys me.

 Don Ambrogio - Speak better, in correct Italian. You are capable. Go ahead.

 Belzebul - Every Hail Mary blows my mind.

 Don Ambrogio - Speak, without me having to tell you. Our Lady wants you to tell us the power of the holy rosary against you.

 Belzebul - It is a simple prayer that not everyone does. But the one who makes it is united to the life of Christ and Mary. And it blows my mind to hear that refrain. I can't stand it. I also get annoyed when people hold it in their hands, even when they're not praying it. I can't stand it. But she loves this prayer.

 Don Ambrogio – Continue.

 Belzebul - And he who prays it in the family has a special protection from her. I can't go into that house. I have not been given permission. Because the power of the Holy Rosary in the family crushes me.

 Don Ambrogio - Go on.

 Belzebul - And in those families, if there is only one person who prays it, he can save the others in the family.

 Don Ambrogio - Oh Mary, I thank you for forcing this demon Belzebul to do this publicity, this catechesis on the Rosary. O Mary, I would like to share it with many people, with your permission. Force him to speak. Go on.

 Belzebul - Her favorite mysteries are those of the Passion of Christ. For there is all the salvation of mankind.

 Don Ambrogio - And the glorious ones are not?

 Belzebul – Also

 Don Ambrogio - Continue.

 Belzebul - But to whomever recites the Rosary, I come to disturb him.

 Don Ambrogio - How?

 Belzebul - With thoughts. Distractions.

 Don Ambrogio - But Our Lady thanks him anyway, right?

 Belzebul - Yes.

 Don Ambrogio - Go ahead.

 Belzebul - You should pray with the children. Teach them this prayer before I come to bother them, because afterwards I steal their purity, that is, mothers should pray it for the children because I want to destroy the family and the young people.

 Don Ambrogio - O Virgin, we thank you because you have given us the Rosary that you continue to recommend every time you appear. But we also thank you for these words of 'Belzebul' that in this exorcism I, your priest, am carrying out with the help and participation of six collaborators who pray and are at my side. Thank you, O Mary, if you still want to force Beelzebub to tell us something, I ask you to force him to continue.

 Belzebul - To whomever prays the rosary, she gives many thanks. Really many, many. And I can't stand it. Even the novenas are blowing my mind. I can't stand them. Above all, the novena to the Virgin Undoer of Knots.

 Don Ambrogio - We like litanies a lot. I used to notice that you suffered from them. What do you say about litanies?

 Belzebul - They crush me, they annoy me!

 Don Ambrogio - Why?

 Belzebul: Because it is a continuous praise, praise, praise.

 Don Ambrogio - But she deserves it.

 Belzebul: For you!

 Don Ambrogio - But is she really your Queen, even if you don't recognize her? or not?

 Belzebul – Yes

 Don Ambrogio - And after the litanies, what else can you tell us? Because not everyone says it when they finish the Rosary.

 Belzebul - I know, I know. Those who don't pray them are mistaken.

 Don Ambrogio: Oh, how many beautiful things, Virgin, that you give us unexpectedly. Also through this devil whose name -at least he said the name- is Belzebul. We praise you, O Mary. Does she tell you to tell us something yet, or are you finished? Answer!

 Belzebul: I am finished.