Both sides agree that nothing preceding or following the «free gift of faith» merits justification. (firstthings.com)
You learn to rely on God's care and providence and to ask for the right things (St. Paul said be ambitious for the higher gifts of faith, hope and charity). (faith.org.uk)
But since we have indeed been given this priceless gift of faith, we can with the shepherds join with others around us in Gloria in Excelsis and, with Mary sing out most joyfully. (religion-online.org)