Becky Eldredge

Becky Eldredge is a writer and spiritual director in Baton Rouge, LA. The author of Busy Lives & Restless Souls and The Inner Chapel, Becky holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education from Louisiana State University and a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University New Orleans. She has her Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Spring Hill College. Becky has been involved in ministry for more than 15 years, with the majority of her work in retreat ministry and adult faith formation. While ministry is one of her passions, her greatest joy is sharing life with her husband, Chris, and her children, Brady, Abby, and Mary.
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

The Inner Chapel

Every morning I wake up and make my way in my pajamas to the coffee pot in our kitchen. Ever since we got married, my husband lovingly has set...

Exploring the Examen Step-by-Step: Face Your Shortcomings

Editor’s note: We continue our series exploring each of the steps of the Examen. We’re using the Examen version from Jim Manney’s book, A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer. We’ll look at a different...

Living the Ignatian Way

The Ignatian way is one that busy laypeople can find a home in today. The elements and guiding principles of Ignatian spirituality resonate and can be practiced easily within...

To Labor and Not to Seek Reward

We’ve invited our dotMagis bloggers to reflect on the individual lines of the Prayer for Generosity, attributed to St. Ignatius. A few months ago, I was invited to give a...

Hearing God’s Voice in the Busyness

On a recent retreat I facilitated, a woman approached me at the break and asked, “How do I hear God’s voice when the world is so loud and busy...

10 Ways Ignatian Spirituality Supports a Busy Life

There is no doubt that we are living a more rapid pace of life than we were even a decade ago. More than ever, I understand the value and...