Our Lady Undoer of Knots Prayer Card: How to Pray
By House of Joppa | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use the Our Lady Undoer of Knots prayer card for personal devotion, including step-by-step guidance on praying the novena and incorporating it into daily life.
Quick answer
Pray the Our Lady Undoer of Knots novena using the prayer card as a daily focus: recite the provided prayer, reflect on one "knot" in your life, and repeat for nine consecutive days.
Why use a dedicated prayer card
A prayer card keeps the specific novena text at hand and serves as a visual reminder of your intention. The compact 5" x 3.5" size fits in a wallet, book, or purse, making it easy to pray anywhere without searching for the words online.
What if I miss a day?
The novena is traditionally prayed for nine consecutive days, but life happens. If you miss a day, simply continue from where you left off rather than starting over. The devotion is about persistence, not perfection.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I start the novena?
- Find a quiet moment, hold the prayer card, and read the opening invocation: 'Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.' Then recite the full prayer on the card. Identify one specific 'knot'—a worry, conflict, or struggle—to entrust to Mary. Choose one knot per novena to maintain focus.
- What should I do after each day's prayer?
- After praying, spend a minute in silence reflecting on how that knot affects your life. You can write it in a journal if that helps. Then carry the card with you as a reminder to trust Mary's intercession throughout the day. Keep the card visible to reinforce your intention.
- Can I pray the novena more than once?
- Yes. Many people pray it repeatedly for different intentions or for the same knot that needs continued unwinding. Each nine-day cycle is a fresh start.
- What if I don't have the card with me?
- Memorize the short prayer on the card, or keep a photo of it on your phone. The devotion is about the heart, not the physical object—but the card helps you stay consistent. Use the card as a training wheel until the prayer becomes familiar.
About this prayer card
- Our Lady Undoer of Knots - Prayer Card: Thick cardstock paper, 5" x 3.5" folded, made in the USA. The sturdy material withstands daily handling, and the folded design lets you display the prayer text while keeping it protected in a pocket or bag.

Our Lady Undoer of Knots - Prayer Card
