grace

grace: (from m-w online)

Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin gratia favor, charm, thanks, from gratus pleasing, grateful; akin to Sanskrit grnAti he praises

1. 1. : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification
   2. : a virtue coming from God
   3. : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace


2. 1. : APPROVAL, FAVOR <stayed in his good graces>
   2. archaic : MERCY, PARDON
   3. : a special favor : PRIVILEGE <each in his place, by right, not grace, shall rule his heritage -- Rudyard Kipling>
   4. : disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency
   5. : a temporary exemption : REPRIEVE


3. 1. : a charming or attractive trait or characteristic
   2. : a pleasingly graceful appearance or effect : CHARM
   3. : ease and suppleness of movement or bearing

yeah, regardless of how you slice it, grace is a pretty wonderful thing.

peace,

--rt