anglo-catholic
Describes members of the Church of England and affiliated churches in the Anglican Communion and other churches with similar history, who identify with or feel they are part of the Roman Catholic Church, although not officially in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. The Church of England was created when Henry VIII, King of England, broke away from the Catholic Church and the Pope, in order to have his marriage to Catherine of Aragon annulled for not producing a male heir to the English Throne. Henry VIII was also responsible for the Dissolution of the Monasteries, an historic event in England which caused a massive redistribution of wealth and reordering of society.
James prays the rosary, visits a Benedictine monastery, has a card with a picture of the Pope on it that he wrote in for to the Vatican, has a blessed Miraculous Medal that he got from some nuns, and visits a Catholic Church to adore the exposed Eucharist, which he is not allowed to partake of because he's Episcopalian. He has a statue of Mary in his home, and prays that she intercede with the power of Jesus to help him in his troubles. He also has a Liturgy of the Hours book he prays from when he's off work or riding on the train on long trips to Montreal to visit French Catholic Churches. James is anglo-catholic.
anglo-catholic by MeaningExpander October 5, 2017
