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Matt Simmons
Matt and his wife Demetra have four beautiful children and are Catholics in good standing in the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. With over twenty years experience personally and spiritually guiding others, Matt have worked with addicts, business leaders, clergy, house wives, and those simply searching for peace and intimacy with Jesus. He feels called to serve those who have suffered abuse and trauma. A former FOCUS missionary, Matt was the director of the Office of Spiritual Formation and the Office of Evangelization for the Diocese of Lincoln.
Matt offers Spiritual Direction, Inner Healing, Deliverance Ministry, and Ignatian Retreats
Upcoming Programs by Matt Simmons
Virtual & Commuter Ignatian Retreats: June 1-July 31
Also With Fr. Gary Coulter, Sarina Stokes, Jo Vasa and Fr. Christopher Barak
Flexible Dates
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. This is an at-home retreat with daily meetings either in-person or commuting.
Busy Person Retreats (Online): June 1-July 31
Also With Fr. Gary Coulter, Sarina Stokes, Jo Vasa and Fr. Christopher Barak
Flexible Dates
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. This is an at-home retreat with daily meetings.
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day August 25-29
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Sarina Stokes, Jo Vasa and Fr. Gary Coulter
August 25 - 29, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Aug. 25-Sept. 2
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Sarina Stokes and Jo Vasa
August 25 - September 2, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Aug. 29-Sept. 2
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Sarina Stokes and Jo Vasa
August 29 - September 2, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
The Prodigal Retreat for Men
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak
October 24 - 26, 2025
The Prodigal Retreat will help men find rest from sin, anxiety, fear and worry. Find or deepen your identity as a son of the Father and recevie tools to know and experience God more intimately.
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Oct. 30-Nov. 7
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak
October 30 - November 7, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Oct. 30-Nov. 3
Also With Fr. Gary Coulter and Fr. Christopher Barak
October 30 - November 3, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 3-7
Also With Sarina Stokes and Fr. Christopher Barak
November 3 - 7, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Nov. 16-24
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Sarina Stokes
November 16 - 24, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 16-20
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Sarina Stokes
November 16 - 20, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 20-24
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Sarina Stokes
November 20 - 24, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Dec. 15-22
Also With Fr. Gary Coulter and Jo Vasa
December 15 - 22, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 15-18
Also With Fr. Gary Coulter and Jo Vasa
December 15 - 18, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 19-22
Also With Fr. Gary Coulter and Jo Vasa
December 19 - 22, 2025
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.