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ADDITIONAL RESOURCE LIST

ARCHDIOCESAN OFFERINGS FOR THE VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE

Victim/Survivor Support Group for those who were Adults when they were Sexually Harmed by Clergy or by anyone else
First Monday of the month
6:30 – 8 p.m. Central
Online via ZOOM
If you are interested in participating in this virtual/online session, please contact Paula Kaempffer (651-291-4429 or kaempfferp@archspm.org) to obtain the ZOOM invitation. Join with others who were sexually abused by clergy when they were adults. There are others who share a similar experience and who want to provide support, affirmation, hope, and empowerment. Often there is another layer of healing that is needed for these victims/survivors. This group is about providing a safe, confidential environment for those who want to heal from the trauma of sexual abuse. We can help in our own healing and benefit from the experience of others in accomplishing this.

Victim/Survivor Support Group

Third Monday of the month
6:30 – 8 p.m. Central
Online via ZOOM

If you are interested in participating in this virtual/online session, please contact Paula Kaempffer (651-291-4429 or kaempfferp@archspm.org) to obtain the ZOOM invitation. Join with other victims/survivors of sexual abuse who share a similar experience and who want to provide each other with support, affirmation, hope and empowerment.

Support Group for Men who have been Sexually Abused by Clergy/Religious
Fourth Wednesday of each month
6:30 – 8 p.m. Central
Online via ZOOM
Join each monthly meeting at this link.

For audio only: Call 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 828 0591 4292; Password: 308943

This group is not affiliated with any particular diocese or church group. Questions? Contact Jim Richter at 773-412-0909 or jrichter316@gmail.com.

PRAYER MINISTRY

Archdiocesan Healing ministry is offered in our Archdiocese at:

St. Paul’s Church (Ham Lake): 763-226-4679

St. Peter’ Church (Mendota): 651-452-4550

St. Luke’s Church (Clearwater): 320-558-2124

St. Albert’ Church (Albertville): 763-220-0159

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church (Delano): 763-972-2077

Jesus Heals @ Our Lady of Grace Church (Edina): 952-929-3317

BOOKS

Jan Alkire. Healing: Stories of Faith, Hope & Love. Paulist Press, ISBN: 0-8091-4173-6.

Dr. Gregory Bottaro. The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment at a Time. (Dr. Bottaro, founder of CatholicPsych Institute and student of Peter Kreeft, offers an excellent Catholic mindset on anxiety reduction and self-reflection) ISBN (hardcover) 978-1-63582-017-1 or (softcover) 978-0-9841318-5-3

Angela Carol. St. Raphael. Tan Press, ISBN: 978-0-89555-650-9

Catechism of the Catholic Church. Libreria Editrice Vaticana. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (904 pages divided into 4 Sections: Part One Profession of Faith; Part Two The Celebration of the Christian Mystery; Part Three Life in Christ; Part Four Christian Prayer) ISBN: 978-1-60137-649-7

St. Francis de Sales. Introduction to the Devout Life. (Practical handbook on growing spiritually for busy people) ISBN: 978-1-78516-658-7

Fr. Jean C. J. D’Elbée. I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat based on the Teachings of St. Thérese of Lisieux. ISBN: 978-1-928832-28-7

Marge Fenelon. Our Lady Undoer of Knots: A Living Novena. (Describes the novena in the context of Pope Francis’ Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2014) ISBN: 978-1-59471-630-0.

Sr. Miriam James Heidland. Loved as I Am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus. (Especially good for women seeking to (re)gain an understanding of their fundamental identity as a beloved, precious and cherished daughter of God following life’s challenges) ISBN: 978-1594715464

Sr. Maria Faustina Kowalska. Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul. ISBN: 978-1596141100

St. John Paul II & Michael Waldstein. Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body. (Describes how God intended us to live when He created man and woman in the Garden of Eden and the implications for our lives, especially within the realm of sexuality, but lessons can be gleaned beyond that) ISBN: 978-0819874214.

Neal Lozano. Unbound. (Relates how the Devil tries to steal God’s plan for our lives and how we can take back our life through deliverance prayer) ISBN: 978-0800794125

Neal Lozano. Will You Bless Me?;  What Can I Give God?;  Can God See Me in the Dark? (Three different children’s story books that talk about the power of the blessing of a parent or a grandparent)

Neal & Matt Lozano. Abba’s Heart: Finding Our Way back to the Father’s Delight. (About God’s fatherly love for us) ISBN: 978-0800796846

Henri J. M. Nouwen. The Wounded Healer. (Cites how in our own woundedness we can become a source of life for others) ISBN: 978-0-385-14803-8

Fr. Michael Scanlan. Appointment with God. (Setting aside time to be with God) ASIN: B001986Z24

Dr. Bob Schuchts. Be Devoted. (How we can experience healing in marriage) ISBN: 978-1594718977

Dr. Bob Schuchts. Be Healed. (A general book about spiritual healing) ISBN: 978-1594714764

Dr. Bob Schuchts. Be Transformed. (How the sacraments help us to heal) ISBN: 978-1594716812

Dr. Bob Schuchts. Real Suffering: Finding Hope and Healing in the Trials of Life. ISBN: 978-1-5051-1209-2

Fr. Ubald Rugirangoga. Forgiveness Makes You Free. (A dramatic story of healing and reconciliation from the heart of Rwanda) Ave Maria Press, ISBN: 978-1-59471-871-1

Curt Thompson. Anatomy of the Soul. (A Christian perspective on the neuropsychological impact of trauma) ISBN: (hardcover) 978-1-4143-3414-1 or (softcover) 978-1-4143-3415-8

Understanding Mary Undoer of Knots. Steubenville Press, ASIN: B00FY2T1JU

Bessel Van der Klok. The Body Keeps the Score. (A secular book about trauma) ISBN: 978-0143127741

Karol Wojtyla. Love and Responsibility. (Before becoming Pope John Paul II, Bishop Wojtyla produced a philosophical, resourceful defense of Catholic tradition in family life and sexual morality) ISBN: 978-0-89870-445-6

ON-LINE DOCUMENTS & ORGANIZATIONS

St. John Paul II. Novo Millennio Ineunte. (John Paul’s thoughts on how to move forward in the new millennium as Christians).  http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/2001/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_20010106_novo-millennio-ineunte.html

St. Teresa of Calcutta. “I Thirst I Quench.”  (Letter that St. Teresa of Calcutta wrote to her sisters explaining more fully her understanding of her charism, and the charism of the Missionaries of Charity).  http://blog.franciscanmedia.org/in-mother-teresa-own-words-i-thirst-i-quench

COUNSELING/THERAPY

As humans, we have physical, spiritual and psychological dimensions to us, and while they are intertwined they are also separate. If this retreat brings to the fore some things from the past that you have not dealt with, and that you don’t feel were healed [miracles do happen, but they are miracles… most often one comes to healing through a combination of an encounter with love, especially God’s love…. and with trained human intermediaries] therapy can be very helpful.  Without specifically recommending any counselors, nor guaranteeing their effectiveness, here are several resources that might be helpful in identifying a therapist who could accompany you on the next steps of your journey of healing and hope:

Catholic Therapists.com

www.catholictherapists.com

Catholic Therapists is an on-line resource for information and search function for finding Catholic Therapists nationwide. There is a vetting process for the therapists that are registered on this site.

• Offers a referral base of qualified Catholic therapists

• Therapy, emotional and spiritual life, relationships, marriage and family life

Personalized Discussion

For a further, personalized discussion about possible options for therapy, two members of the Archdiocesan staff can offer help:

For those considering therapy related to sexual abuse by members of the Clergy or others in the Church

Contact Paula Kaempffer, Outreach Coordinator for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention

Phone: 651.291.4429

Email: kaempfferp@archspm.org

For those considering therapy not related to abuse

Jean Stolpestad, Director, Office of Marriage, Family and Life

Phone: 651.291.4438

Email: stolpestadj@archspm.org

RELATED RETREATS

For survivors of abuse as a child, adolescent or adult (not limited to sexual abuse):

From Grief to Grace  www.grieftogracemn.org

For more info: Diane@grieftogracemn.org  612-440-7247

Post-Abortion Healing: 

Rachel’s Vineyard  https://rvineyardmn.org/

Greater Spiritual Freedom: 

Unbound Freedom in Christ Seminar http://www.heartofthefather.com/events/schedule/

* General Spiritual Healing:

John Paul II Healing Center: Healing the Whole Person (Highly recommend the 5-day retreat each March in Tallahassee; weekend retreats are also beneficial) http://jpiihealingcenter.org/index.php/events

* Wounds related to sexuality:   

John Paul II Healing Center: Restoring the Glory (Takes place in June each year in Tallahassee)

[SOLD OUT] 2020 Restoring the Glory – Tallahassee, FL

* Note: For those for whom travel to Tallahassee is not a feasible option, a local team of John Paul II Healing Center trained pray-ers facilitate series which go through the audio recordings and workbooks of the “Healing the Whole Person” and “Restoring the Glory” retreats.  Prayer ministry is also available for participants. For more information email tushausm@gmail.com.

AUDIO CDs

Brené Brown. The Power of Vulnerability. (A secular audio series that talks about the importance of being vulnerable in relationships if one wants to live a life of true freedom; has great insights on the role that shame and other factors play in keeping us from being our true selves).

PRAYERS GOING FORWARD

“Novena to Mary, the Undoer of Knots”

http://www.praymorenovenas.com/mary-undoer-knots-novena/

Novena to St. Raphael, p. 49-50 in Angela Carol St Raphael: Angel of Marriage, of Healing, of Happy Meetings, of Joy and of Travel.  Tan Books.  ISBN: 978-0-89555-650-9

NONE OF THE ABOVE SEEM TO FIT AND NOT SURE WHERE TO TURN…

Ombudsperson:
Attorney Victoria Newcome Johnson serves as the ombudsperson for anyone who has questions or concerns, or needs assistance, in regards to a sexual abuse case involving the Archdiocese. Johnson can be contacted directly at 612-990-0022 or victorianewcomejohnson@gmail.com.

Canvas Health: 
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis partners with Canvas Health, an independent and professional local care provider, to offer confidential, compassionate assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 651-291-4497. Referrals and financial support for counseling, individual or group therapy, and spiritual advising or direction are offered to help you in healing. Learn more about our Pledge to Heal.

Mary Undoer of Knots – Novena

Resources

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We all have some “knots” in our lives… and Mary can untie them!

The devotion to Mary, Undoer of Knots has become more popular ever since Pope Francis encouraged the devotion in Argentina, and then spoke about it during his first year as pontiff.

The theology of the devotion actually goes back to the second century. Saint Irenaeus wrote that, “The knot of Eve’s disobedience was untied by the obedience of Mary; what the virgin Eve bound by her unbelief, the Virgin Mary loosened by her faith.” Mary’s faith unties the knot of sin! So we will pray that the Blessed Virgin Mary will intercede for us all, to untie the knots of sin in our lives – so that we may be purified and ever closer to God.

Mary Undoer of Knots Novena Prayers Mary Undoer of Knots Novena – Day 1

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Dearest Holy Mother, Most Holy Mary, you undo the knots that suffocate your children. Extend your merciful hands to me. I entrust to You today this knot [mention your request here] and all the negative consequences that it provokes in my life.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.

Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot.

[Mention your request here]

I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my hope.

O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge! Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary Undoer of Knots Novena – Day 2

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary, Beloved Mother, channel of all grace, I return to You today my heart, recognizing that I am a sinner in need of your help. I entrust into Your hands this knot [mention your request here] which keeps me from reflecting the glory of God.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.

Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot.

[Mention your request here]

I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my hope.

O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge! Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary Undoer of Knots Novena  – Day 3

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Meditating Mother, Queen of heaven, in whose hands the treasures of the King are found, turn your merciful eyes upon me today. I entrust into your holy hands this knot in my life [mention your request here] and all the rancor and resentment it has caused in me.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.

Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot.

[Mention your request here]

I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my hope.

O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge! Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary Undoer of Knots Novena – Day 4

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Dearest Holy Mother, you are generous with all who seek you, have mercy on me. I entrust into your hands this knot which robs the peace of my heart, paralyzes my soul and keeps me from going to my Lord and serving Him with my life.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.

Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot.

[Mention your request here]

I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my hope.

O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge! Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary Undoer of Knots Novena  – Day 5

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mother, Undoer of Knots, generous and compassionate, I come to You today to once again entrust this knot [mention your request here] in my life to you and to ask the divine wisdom to undo, under the light of the Holy Spirit, this snarl of problems.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.

Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot.

[Mention your request here]

I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my hope.

O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge! Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary Undoer of Knots Novena – Day 6

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Queen of Mercy, I entrust to you this knot in my life [mention your request here] and I ask you to give me a heart that is patient until you undo it.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.

Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot.

[Mention your request here]

I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my hope.

O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge! Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary Undoer of Knots Novena  – Day 7

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mother Most Pure, I come to You today to beg you to undo this knot in my life [mention your request here] and free me from the snares of evil.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.

Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot.

[Mention your request here]

I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my hope.

O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge! Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary Undoer of Knots Novena – Day 8

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Virgin Mother of God, overflowing with mercy, have mercy on your child and undo this knot [mention your request here] in my life.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.

Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot.

[Mention your request here]

I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my hope.

O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge! Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary Undoer of Knots Novena  – Day 9

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Most Holy Mary, our Advocate, Undoer of Knots, I come today to thank you for undoing this knot in my life.

You know very well the suffering it has caused me. Thank you for coming, Mother, with your long fingers of mercy to dry the tears in my eyes; you receive me in your arms and make it possible for me to receive once again the divine grace. Mary, Undoer of Knots, dearest Mother, I thank you for undoing the knots in my life. Wrap me in your mantle of love, keep me under your protection, enlighten me with your peace! Amen.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.

Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot.

[Mention your request here]

I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my hope.

O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge! Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.