We've been praying for her safe return, and now our 'prayers have been answered'. = We've been praying for her safe return, and now God has 'answered our prayers'. [=she has returned safely]
The house seemed like the 'answer to all my prayers'. [=the house had everything that I hoped for]
She told the children to say their 'prayers' before they went to sleep.
(..) - Okay. Okay? Thanks very much. Hey. I thought you were at your party. No, no. They said I could leave for the second hour of silent prayer. But Ann and I do have to go back, so I should- I should go soon. - Uncle Michael- - Okay. I'll be right there. Sorry. I gotta go do this. (..)2004 TvShow: Arrested Development Title: Afternoon Delight Season: 2 Episode 6