Historical clue formulations

• Says "Our Father, who art in heaven ...," e.g. — 2020-03-30
• Says "Dear God ..." — 2018-09-03
• Appeals to a higher authority? — 2017-10-20
• Speaks up? — 2016-04-24
• Asks for help, in a way — 2011-01-09
• Says grace, e.g. — 2008-07-14
• Bows one's head in church — 2006-11-13
• Strongly hopes — 2002-08-15
• Says grace — 2000-05-16
• Earnestly hopes — 1999-10-19
• Says the rosary — 1999-04-04
• Participates in a vigil, maybe — 1998-10-04
• Petitions — 1997-08-10
• Wishes — 1994-02-02