Becky Eldredge is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director, who is passionate about helping clergy, religious, and lay leaders live and lead with Christ through her writing, retreats, and teaching. She is the founder of Ignatian Ministries and is an award-winning author of three books: Encounter Grace, The Inner Chapel, and Busy Lives and Restless Souls. Becky trains spiritual directors in the Ignatian tradition as part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Spirituality Center teaching staff and serves as the Coordinator of Spiritual Direction for the Diocese of Baton Rouge.
My love of nature began when I was a young child nurtured through the witness of my parents’ respect and awe of creation in our own backyard. Avid gardeners,...
I maintain that God—out of the abundance of divine relational life, not any need for us—desires humans into existence for the sake of friendship. This thesis may sound strange,...
One of my grandmother’s favorite expressions was, “One of the things you can always count on in life is change.” There were many times as a teen or young...
“Who will be my life raft?” These words came from a dear friend, spiritual director, and ministry colleague, who authentically lives her call to discipleship. Her words poured out...
“Will it be worth my time?” The question came across the phone from an anxious woman who was considering attending a retreat. I smiled as I heard her question....