The Anglo-Catholic Tradition

Over at the Yahoo group set up for discussion of the Anglican Breviary, there has been a lively conversation about the best time to say Matins and Lauds. (Remember that Matins was traditionally said at midnight and Lauds at 3:00 a.m.--a pious devotion, but somewhat impractical outside of monastic life.) Everything was proceding in a polite and orderly fashion until someone mentioned that it was best to say Compline with the Breviary in one hand and a glass of port in the other. Then the discussion really got lively! Or spirited, as it were...

It seems that that there is a rich and worldwide Anglo-Catholic heritage of worship, tradition, and Tanqueray that transcends boundaries. (Or Bombay Saphire, if that is your theology.)

Here is one blogger's celebration of Anglo-Catholicism that is as about as gloriously irreverent as you can get. It's great and I recommend it completely. Pour yourself a stiff gin martini first, and then enjoy the ride. It starts like this:

Facts:
1. Anglo-Catholics are mammals.
2. Anglo-Catholics genuflect ALL the time.
3. The purpose of Anglo-Catholics is kicking ass with high church worship and drinking.

Follow the link above to read the rest...