Monday, June 28, 2021
June 28 is the feast day of St. Irenaeus. He was an early Christian theologian who argued against the gnostics in his extensive writings. He also wrote about the truth of apostolic teaching.
It is thought that the devotion to Our Lady Untier of Knots or Our Lady Undoer of Knots, can be traced back to this quote:
The knot of Eve’s disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary. For what the virgin Eve had bound fast through unbelief, this did the virgin Mary set free through faith.
St. Irenaeus
Human Knot Game (For Youth Ministry or VBS)
You might know that Pope Francis has promoted devotion to Mary “Our Lady Untier of Knots”. The Human Knot game is a fun activity to add into a teaching about this devotion. Since it is a cooperative game also makes a fun team building activity.
Tangled Web Game
This game (sometimes called “spider web”) uses a ball of string to create a tangled mess. It is often used as an icebreaker. It can also be used as an example of how sin can create a tangled mess in our lives.
Jesus Christ has become what we are…
Jesus Christ, in His infinite love, has become what we are, in order that He may make us entirely what He is. – St Irenaeus
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