Prayers are an important part of many religions and spiritual practices. Devotions, pleas, novenas, ORISONS, and litanies are all types of prayers. Devotions are prayers that are said regularly, often daily, as part of a religious practice. Pleas are requests for help or guidance from a higher power. Novenas are nine-day prayers that are often said in preparation for a special occasion or to ask for a special favor. ORISONS are short prayers that are usually said quickly. Litanies are prayers that are said in a repetitive manner, often with a response from the congregation.