Help me, O God, to show imagination in coming to grips with problems that I would prefer to avoid.  (Three Minutes a Day, Vol. 9, October 25)

Lord Jesus, move the hearts of those who lead our country.  May Your Spirit guide them.  (Minute Meditations from the Popes, 22 October)

God grant me the sense of proportion to judge the difference between an incident and a crisis.  (One Day at a Time in Al-Anon, 19 October)

May I not let a day go by, O Father, without thanking You for the ordinary joys I may take for granted.  (Three Minutes a Day, Vol. 9, 24 October)