Jo Vasa
Jo Vasa, MA Certified Spiritual Director
I’m a wife, mother of five sons (2 married) and a grandmother to two little girls. We have lived in Nebraska City for 26 years and our sons attended Lourdes Central Catholic School.
I received my training and certification in Spiritual Direction and Ignatian Guided Retreats from Creighton University. I also have my Masters in Christain Spirituality from Creighton. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Behavorial Science from the College of Saint Mary. I was a professional photographer and business owner for ten years until God called me to Spiritual Direction.
It is an honor to journey with others as they go deeper into their prayer life and spirituality. I take this calling seriously as it took me many years of discernment and prayer before entered into my training. I delight in journeying with women, especially young women, as they seek a more intimate prayer life with God.
Events with Jo Vasa
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day August 25-29August 25 - 29, 2025
We are also offering other 4-day and 8-day retreats. To register for other date options go here: Aug. 25-Sept. 2 – 8-day (Mon-Fri) with Fr. Barak/Matt Simmons/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa Aug. 29-Sept. 2 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) with Fr. Barak/Matt Simons/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa (Labor Day) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Aug. 25-Sept. 2August 25 - September 2, 2025
We are also offering other 4-day retreats. To register for other date options go here: Aug. 25-29 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) with Fr. Barak/Fr. Coulter/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa Aug. 29-Sept. 2 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) with Fr. Barak/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa (Labor Day) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Aug. 25-Sept. 2August 25 - September 2, 2025
Aug. 25-Sept. 2 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) with Fr. Barak/Matt Simmons/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa We are also offering 4-day retreats: Aug. 25-29 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) with Fr. Barak/Matt Simmons/Fr. Coulter/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa Aug. 29-Sept. 2 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) with Fr. Barak/Matt Simmons/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa (Labor Day) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Aug. 25-29August 25 - 29, 2025
Aug. 25-29 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) with Fr. Barak/Fr. Coulter/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Aug. 25-Sept. 2 – 8-day Ignatian Retreat (Mon-Tues) with Fr. Christopher Barak, Sarina Stokes and Jo Vasa Aug. 29-Sept. 2 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) with Fr. Barak/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa (Labor Day) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture.…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Aug. 29-Sept. 2August 25 - 29, 2025
Aug. 29-Sept. 2 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) with Fr. Barak/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa (Labor Day) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Aug. 25-Sept. 2 – 8-day Ignatian Retreat (Mon-Tues) with Fr. Christopher Barak, Sarina Stokes and Jo Vasa Aug. 25-29 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) with Fr. Barak/Fr. Coulter/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture.…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Aug. 29-Sept. 2August 29 - September 2, 2025
We are offering 4-day and 8-day retreats. You can register for the date option of your choice: Aug. 25-Sept. 2 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) with Fr. Barak/Matt Simmons/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa Aug. 25-29 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) with Fr. Barak/Fr. Coulter/Matt Simmons/Sarina Stokes/Jo Vasa What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Nov. 16-24November 16 - 24, 2025
Nov. 16-24 – 8-day (Sun-Mon) We are also offering 4-day retreats: Nov. 16-20 – 4-day (Sun-Thurs) Nov. 20-24 – 4-day (Thurs-Mon) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 16-20November 16 - 20, 2025
Nov. 16-20 – 4-day (Sun-Thurs) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Nov. 16-24 – 8-day (Sun-Mon) Nov. 20-24 – 4-day (Thurs-Mon) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 20-24November 20 - 24, 2025
Nov. 20-24 – 4-day (Thurs-Mon) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Nov. 16-24 – 8-day (Sun-Mon) Nov. 16-20 – 4-day (Sun-Thurs) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Dec. 15-22December 15 - 22, 2025
Dec. 15-22 – 8-day (Mon-Mon) We are also offering 4-day retreats: Dec. 15-18 – 4-day (Mon-Thu) Dec. 19-22 – 4-day (Fri-Mon) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 15-18December 15 - 18, 2025
Dec. 15-18 – 4-day (Mon-Thurs) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Dec. 15-22 – 8-day (Mon-Mon) Dec. 19-22 – 4-day (Fri-Mon) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 19-22December 19 - 22, 2025
Dec. 19-22 – 4-day (Fri-Mon) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Dec. 15-22 – 8-day (Mon-Mon) Dec. 15-18 – 4-day (Mon-Thurs) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day, 5-Day, or 6-Day Dec 28, 2025-Jan 2, 2026Flexible Dates
What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass and Exposition, and no social time as even the meals are taken in silence to continue the reflection and prayerful atmosphere.…
