Dear God, whose goodness is infinite, deign to soften the bitter situation of our brother if it is your will.
Good spirits, in the name of Almighty God, I ask you to assist him/her in his/her afflictions. If in his best interests he cannot be spared them, enable him/her to understand that they are necessary for his advancement. Give him trust in God and in the future, which will render him/her less bitter. Give him also the strength not to give in to despair, which would cause the loss of the benefit, and which will render his future situation even more painful. Lead my thought to him so that it may uphold his/her courage.