Matt Simmons

Dec. 14-22 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) We are also offering 4-day retreats: Dec. 14-18 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) Dec. 18-22 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) 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…

Dec. 14-18 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Dec. 14-22 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) Dec. 18-22 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) 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…

Dec. 18-22 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Dec. 14-22 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) Dec. 14-18 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) 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…

Jan 25-Feb 2 (Mon-Tues) 8-day We are also offering 4-day retreats: Jan 25-29 (Mon-Fri) 4-day Jan 29-Feb 2 (Fri-Tues) 4-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 retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass and…

Jan 25-29 (Mon-Fri) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Jan 25-Feb 2 (Mon-Tues) 8-day Jan 29-Feb 2 (Fri-Tues) 4-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 retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or…

Jan 29-Feb 2 (Fri-Tues) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Jan 25-Feb 2 (Mon-Tues) 8-day Jan 25-29 (Mon-Fri) 4-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 retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or…

Feb. 20-24 (Sat-Wed) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Feb. 16-24 (Tues-Wed) 8-day Feb. 16-20 (Tues-Sat) 4-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 retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside…

Mar 21-24 (Sun-Wed) 3-day Holy Week Mar 21-25 (Sun-Thurs) 4-day Holy Week We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Mar 16-24 (Tues-Wed) 8-day Mar 16-19 (Tues-Fri) 4-day Spring Break (Student discount available) 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…

May 13-21 (Thurs-Fri) 8-day We are also offering 4-day retreats: May 13-17 (Thurs-Mon) 4-day May 17-21 (Mon-Fri) 4-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 retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass and Exposition, and…

May 17-21 (Mon-Fri) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: May 13-21 (Thurs-Fri) 8-day May 13-17 (Thurs-Mon) 4-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 retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside…

May 17-21 (Mon-Fri) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: May 13-21 (Thurs-Fri) 8-day May 13-17 (Thurs-Mon) 4-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 retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside…

Retreats for Priests and Deacons 2027 Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House, Waverly Nebraska Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly Nebraska organizes retreats for Catholic clergy each summer. In addition, sometimes a Diocese or a Jesus Caritas Fraternity will organize their own retreat here. Contact us for scheduling. Our retreats include single rooms with private baths, meals and snacks, conferences and spiritual direction, confession and adoration. Please note that in 2027 the three Preached Retreats are Sunday-Thursday. Reminder that the third retreat has additional silence and no communal recreation after the opening night. First Priest Retreat…