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
Events with Matt Simmons
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day, 5-Day or 6-Day January 19-24Flexible 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.…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) February 10-18February 10 - 18, 2025
We are also offering 4-day retreats. You can register below if you are not able to join us for the full 8-days: Feb. 10-14 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) with Fr. Coulter/Matt Simmons Feb. 14-18 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) with Fr. Coulter/Matt Simmons/Sarina Stokes 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: 4-Day, 5-Day Holy Week Apr 13-17Flexible 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.…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) May 16-23May 16 - 23, 2025
We are also offering 4-day retreats. You can register below if you are not able to join us for the full 8-days: May 16-19 (Fri-Mon) with Fr. Barak/Fr. Coulter/Matt Simmons May 20-23 (Tue-Fri) with Fr. Coulter/Matt Simmons 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…