The Gilbertines


				*The Restoration of Gilbertine Spirituality* *Order of Sempringham of the Primitive Observance*



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		The first Gilbertines were anchoresses attached to the Sempringham church. They had prevailed upon St. Gilbert to be their spiritual director, and he advised the current trend of anchoritism. One thing led to another, and lay sisters were started to care for the anchoress' needs. A wall was built for privacy. Lay brothers were started for the sake of the farming. Canons were founded to minister to the spiritual needs of the Order. Double monasteries were then built according to St. Gilbert's constitutional specifications. Today's renewal efforts begin with the lay associates. From there, those drawn to the religious community will separate for their experimentation time. Kalendar Names Links Please click here to go to the "About Us" page for the emerging cenobites. Please click here to return to "Modern Restoration Efforts"