Becky Eldredge

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.
Busy Lives & Restless Souls, The Inner Chapel, and Encounter Grace by Becky Eldredge (book covers)

Becky's Books

  • Busy Lives & Restless Souls
  • The Inner Chapel: Embracing the Promises of God
  • Encounter Grace: Moments of Hope, Joy, and Peace

Listening for God in Nature

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,...

Friendship with God

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,...

In God Alone My Soul Rests

The words of the Psalmist in Psalm 62 echo with reminders of the comfort and strength that come from God: “In God alone is my soul at rest. God...

Consolations in Changing Seasons of Life

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...

Three Tools We Carry as Pilgrims of Hope

“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...

The Audacity of Withdrawing for a Retreat

“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....