O Lord, ease the pain of those who have lost loved ones to substance abuse, cults or violence.  Console those whose children are rebelling and ungrateful.  (Minute Meditations from the Popes, 15 September, adapted)

Give me courage to change my mind, when that is needed.  (John Baillie, A Diary of Private Prayer, 14th night)

Be with me Lord, so that I may know Your healing, saving presence this day.  (Three Minutes A Day, Vol. 38, 13 September)