Laura's post

If there is one thing I have learned in the past few weeks, it is to always hold the hand of my Mother whenever I am out and about in Kolkata! I have had the opportunity to become closer with some of the MCs and picked up on the wonderful habit of praying the rosary while driving in a taxi, walking, or washing the laundry. Mother Mary has been my constant source of protection and peace. Whether it be crossing the street or needing healing from some physical or emotional ailment, Mother Mary has shown herself faithful. In adoration two nights ago, I was struggling with a negative emotion quite intensely and I didn't know what to do. A small voice spoke to me and said, "Why, put it in the hands of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots!" Immediately I prayed, and Mother Mary took the negative emotion and gave me peace. If you have never heard of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, I would love to introduce you! She has been my patron on our trip to Kolkata and will continue to be throughout the rest of my life, I am sure.For more information about this specific devotion to our Mother, check out the link below. From what I understand, She is particularly helpful with family "knots" that seem impossible to undo.

http://www.theholyrosary.org/maryundoerknots

A bit of a practical update is in order. I have not been at Kalighat recently. I am teaching Sr. Josipa, a uncharacteristically tall MC from what was previously Yugoslavia. What could I possibly be teaching an MC? Well, she needs to learn how to use a computer. The MCs are building a new building and they are being asked to pay exorbant taxes. I am helping Sr. Josipa figure out the Indian tax system to see if the taxes are legitimate or if they are being ripped off. Imagine trying to teach someone what Google is.We are still working on the concept of a web address, but we are so close! I am also teaching her how to do various other things like emailing, Microsoft Word, and their scanner. I am enjoying the one on one time immensely. Later this week she is going to dictate a document to me. When I volunteered to help, I thought it was a one day thing, but now I will be doing it until we leave (even putting in some "overtime". Do you think I will get overtime graces? Just a thought...). I am planning on going to Kalighat tomorrow afternoon to say goodbye to everyone there.

For all of those who gave me prayer intentions, they have now all been prayed for at Mother Teresa's tomb plus they were all offered up at a special mass said at her tomb every Friday. 

Our time is slowly winding down. I look forward to being back with my family in Minnesota soon!