Advent is a wondrous time of year, as we anticipate and prepare for the coming of Jesus into the world. We are very excited to take the journey of these four weeks with you.

We're here to walk with you in prayer.

Please read our bios below to learn more about us.

Becky Eldredge

Becky is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director passionate about inviting people closer to Christ. She does this by accompanying people as they navigate deep waters of their faith lives through spiritual direction, writing, retreats, and as founder of Ignatian Ministries. She is author of two award-winning books: The Inner Chapel and Busy Lives and Restless Souls. Becky is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Spirituality Center teaching staff where she trains spiritual directors in the Ignatian tradition. Learn more about Becky’s ministry at www.beckyeldredge.com and by following her on Facebook and Instagram (@beldredge98).   

Deena Pavinato

Deena is the Director of Programming for Ignatian Ministries. She lives in Oglesby, Illinois among the corn fields of North Central Illinois. She as a Master's Degree in Counselor Education and over 30 years of corporate work experience in customer support leadership, project implementation and process improvement. Deena is a Benedictine Oblate and loves the practice of Ora et Labora, prayer and work. She is passionate about finding joy in daily life and seeing God's presence in creation. Ignatian Spirituality appeals to her because of the emphasis on being a contemplative in action, reflecting on God's presence in all things while living and working in a busy world. She relaxes and expresses her creativity with paper crafting and mixed media projects, journaling, and gardening at home.

Stephanie Clouatre Davis

Stephanie, an Ignatian-trained spiritual director and associate with the Dominican Sisters of Peace, is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator. In her more than 23 years of ministry, she has directed hundreds of retreats and spoken at many conferences for adults, teens, and young adults. As co-founder of Women of the Well, a ministry accompanying women to deep waters, Stephanie spends many of her days walking with people in spiritual direction. She lives with her family in Covington, Louisiana with her husband and two daughters. Visit Stephanie's website and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

Kathy Powell

Kathy, big-picture thinker and passionate nonprofit and faith-based communications professional, lives in Roswell, Georgia with her husband Kent and three children. When not supporting Becky Eldredge | Ignatian Ministries as the Creative Director & Content Strategist, Kathy spends her free time reminding her kids to use their inside voices, cooking without recipes, and walking with families who have lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.