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CHICAGO, January 6, 2026 -- In her new book Encounter Grace, Ignatian spiritual director and best-selling author Becky Eldredge invites readers to notice and respond to God’s presence in the midst of everyday life. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition, the book offers a practical approach to prayer that fits into ordinary routines, encouraging moments of reflection in the morning, before bed, or during brief pauses throughout a busy day. Through short reflections, simple prayer practices, and gentle prompts, Eldredge helps readers cultivate attentiveness to God’s activity in their interior lives.
Encounter Grace has received early praise from reviewers and Ignatian leaders. Foreword Clarion Reviews calls the book “an accessible guide to daily Christian meditation in the Jesuit tradition,” while Kirkus Reviews notes that “Eldredge offers a spiritual guide that aims to help readers to deepen their relationship with God.” Jesuit priest Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, describes the book as “life giving nourishment for our solitude-starved souls.”
Eldredge, founder of Ignatian Ministries and author of Busy Lives and Restless Souls and The Inner Chapel, says, “My hope is that readers will discover that God is not distant or reserved for extraordinary moments, but present and waiting to meet them in the ordinary rhythms of their lives.”
The book offers practical support for everyday prayer, including:
- Brief prayer practices rooted in Ignatian spirituality
- Reflections that encourage contemplation
- Prompts that help readers notice God's presence in ordinary moments
Encounter Grace will be released on January 6, 2026, by Loyola Press.
To schedule an interview with Becky Eldredge, request a review copy, or learn more about Encounter Grace, contact Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist, publicist@loyolapress.com.
REVIEW COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
About the Author
Becky Eldredge is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and founder of Ignatian Ministries. She helps others create space to connect faith and daily life and is passionate about teaching people how to pray. Becky lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she shares life with her husband and three children.
About Loyola Press
Loyola Press embraces the Jesuit passion for helping people find God in all things. We continue the Jesuit tradition of excellence and service by providing inspiring content for children and adults and by being people for others.
Encounter Grace: Moments of Hope, Joy, and Peace
by Becky Eldredge
Publication Date: January 6, 2026
Loyola Press | $15.99 | Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-6060-5
by Becky Eldredge
Publication Date: January 6, 2026
Loyola Press | $15.99 | Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-6060-5
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