The Brunette Lucy

Lenten Traditions

Lucy's family gives up meat for Lent, with mixed results.

I wasn’t raised Catholic, but my husband was. His mom, Gretchen, is a devout Catholic so we’re raising the kids in the church. She’s the epitome of a mom and spiritual leader. If the kids turn out even a little bit like her, I’ll be happy. Gretchen is so devoted to her faith, she prays the rosary many times during the day. As such, she has rosaries, which we’ve lovingly nicknamed “God beads,” in every room in her house. She also has quite the impressive stash all over our family business. We made up a quip derived from the old H&R Block commercial – when Gretchen prays, God listens. Each afternoon, she takes a break and goes into the lounge to pray. She uses the rosary so often, she’s broken at least 10 in the last two years. For Christmas…

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Your Holiday Worship Services Guide

We've compiled a list of area church services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

WHERE: Bux-Mont Baptist Church  309 W. County Line Road, Hatboro WHEN: Dec. 24 at 6 p.m.; Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. NOTES: http://www.buxmontbaptist.org/   WHERE: Covenant Presbyterian Church 515 W. County Line Road, Hatboro WHEN: Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. NOTES: www.covenantchurchinhatboro.com/   WHERE: Crossway Community Church 3805 W. Mill Road, Hatboro WHEN: Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. NOTES: On Dec. 24: Enjoy heartwarming worship, a children's skit focused on the real meaning of Christmas and candelight prayer/worship. Infant nursery care for children up to age 2will be provided. On Dec. 25: A family-oriented service with Communion will be held. Nursery care will be provided for children up to 2 years of age.   WHERE: …

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