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As a convert, I never understood what the “signal” graces were. I'd heard if I prayed the Rosary, I would receive them. After years of kicking against the goad, I have learned to love the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Rosary, as well as the Chaplet to St. Michael. I gather through my prayers I qualified for those “signal graces”.

Through my prayers, I have learned to be content in all seasons — in bounty and in lack. I just thought it was a result of seeking the eternal and finding more pleasure in my devotions than in other areas of life. I found I could happily wear clothes I've had for twenty years (I have clothes older than most of my young co-workers and often make them smile when I say so).

The joke is mine to tell, as I found that one of the “signal” graces is to be content in all circumstances and happy with my station in life. The joke is on me, but I'm the one who is blissfully giggling. ;-)