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In Christianity, the free and unmerited assistance or favour or energy or saving presence of God in his dealings with humankind through Jesus Christ. The term has been understood in various ways, eg as prevenient (leading to sanctification), or actual (prompting good actions). Sacraments are recognized as a ‘means of grace’, but the manner of their operation and the extent to which humans co-operate has been a subject of controversy.

Grace may refer to:

Religion

Divine grace, unearned favors or mercy received from God Prevenient grace Irresistible grace Grace (prayer), a short prayer said before or after a meal to bless and give thanks for it, in various religions

Title

His or Her Grace, was the style of the King or Queen of Scots also some time an alternative to (His) Majesty for the English (later British) King His/Her Grace (addressed as Your Grace) is the style of a (British) duke/duchess, bishop or archbishop

Names

A feminine given name (Grâce in French) Princess Grace (born Grace Kelly, a movie star) of Monaco Grace Stephenson, movie star of the 80's Any of the Three Graces in Greek mythology, see Charites Grace (also known as Shade Tail) in the webcomic El Goonish Shive A famous cricketing family, whose most notable member was Dr W.G. Grace, TV series Grace Under Fire, TV series Saving Grace (2000 film), starring Brenda Blethyn as Grace For the love of Grace (2004 film), starring Claire Myers as Grace Stephenson

Music

Grace (album), a 1994 album by Jeff Buckley Grace (song), the first single from that album Grace (dance music), a 1990s dance music group Grace (band), a rock band Grace (U2 song), a song by U2 Grace (Don Francisco album), an album by Don Francisco The Grace (song), a song by Canadian band, Neverending White Lights This Grace (band), an Italian nu-metal band "Grace", a song by Supergrass from their 2002 album Life on Other Planets Grace (Simon Webbe album), an album by Simon Webbe

Other

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