blessing vs state of grace

blessing

noun
  • Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward. 

  • A pronouncement invoking divine aid. 

  • Good fortune. 

  • A modern pagan ceremony. 

  • The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval. 

  • A group of unicorns. 

  • A prayer before a meal; grace. 

  • Something someone is glad of. 

state of grace

noun
  • A condition free from mortal sin, in which one has the favor of God and enjoys unmerited divine assistance. 

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