Something that is both a benefit and a burden, or that may seem initially beneficial but also brings unforeseen negative consequences

plural of mixed blessing

(idiomatic) To focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.

simple past tense and past participle of count one's blessings

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of count one's blessings

present participle of count one's blessings

Short for (may) God bless you: said as a short prayer for the recipient. / (idiomatic) Said to someone who has just sneezed, as a polite remark.

God bless you (short prayer for the recipient)

plural of blessed event

To make the sign of the cross.