you where born in a state of grace. it is impossible for you to leave it. you will die in a state of grace whether or not special words are spoken for you, or water or oil is poured upon you head. you share this blessing with animals and all other living things. you cannot fall out of grace, nor can it be taken from you. you can ignore it. you can hold beliefs that blind you to its existence, you will still be graced but unable to perceive your own uniquesness and integrity and blind you also to other attributes with which you are automatically gift.