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.
(..) He'll be nearly eight years old. My son is also nearly eight. I thank you for your prayers. Ancestors, I ask for your guidance. Blessed mother, come tome with the gods' desire for my future. Blessed father, watch over my wife and son with a ready sword. (..)2000 Gladiator
(..) Will you serve my brother as you served his father? I will always serve Rome. Do you know, I still remember you in my prayers. Oh, yes. I pray. I was sad to hear of your husband's death. I mourned him. - Thank you. - And I hear you have a son. (..)2000 Gladiator