初詣で一年の無事を神様に願った。
At the New Year's shrine visit, I prayed to the gods for a safe year.
彼女は仏前で亡き夫の冥福を願った。
Before the Buddhist altar, she prayed for the repose of her late husband's soul.
人々は神に救いを願って教会に集まった。
People gathered at the church to pray to God for salvation.