Lori Stanley is an accomplished speaker, writer, spiritual director, retreat leader, and pilgrimage guide. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Loyola Institute for Spirituality, as the first lay person to hold this esteemed position in the organization's 29-year legacy. Lori holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology, with a concentration in Spiritual Direction, from Loyola Marymount University. She has been an active facilitator of Catholic Engaged Encounter for more than 20 years alongside her husband, providing marriage preparation and spiritual guidance to couples. Her academic and professional journey reflects her deep commitment to spiritual formation and leadership in the Church and is one of five editors of the recently released An Ignatian Spirituality Reader, Vol. II. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, Lori believes deeply in the power of accompaniment, attentive listening, and discernment to help people recognize God’s love at work in their lives.

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