We Are Lay Cistercians of South Florida

Christian monasteries have been fountains of God’s grace throughout the history of Western civilization and now into our globalized world.  For many centuries, these “quiet pools of freshwater” have drawn all sorts of people who seek a deeper relationship with God and a quiet place to pray, spiritually refresh themselves and reflect on God’s teachings in a meaningful way.

Some laypeople, who have been drawn to the monastic life and spirituality of Cistercians, have found it spiritually enriching to incorporate aspects of this spirituality into their own lifestyles. These laypersons have found Cistercian spirituality to be a useful tool that helps them in their efforts to live according to the Gospel. It also provides a roadmap helping them in their efforts to become the fullness of the good people God has created all of us to become. Cistercians have officially embraced these groups of laypersons called Lay Cistercians.

Lay Cistercian communities around the world, who are officially accepted by the Abbott of their affiliated Cistercian monastery, have formed the International Association of Lay Cistercian Communities.

Curious About Lay Cistercians?

Learn more about what is a Lay Cistercian on our website. Our religious group is affiliated with the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers Georgia and its monks. More information, including official documents from the Cistercian Order, Pope Benedict XVI, and a list of all Lay Cistercian Communities, are available at cistercianfamily.org.