Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - blessing

n. 1 the act of declaring, seeking, or bestowing (esp. divine) favour (sought God's blessing; mother gave them her blessing). 2 grace said before or after a meal. 3 a gift of God, nature, etc.; a thing one is glad of (what a blessing he brought it!). Phrases and idioms blessing in disguise an apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.