Eric Clayton
Eric A. Clayton is an award-winning author who writes at the intersection of spirituality, storytelling and pop culture. His books include “Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness”, “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars” and “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith”. He is also the co-author of the children’s book, “Our Mother, Too: Mary Embraces the World” and “The Seagull on the Chapel“. He is the deputy director for communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States where he manages the multi-award-winning weekly series, “Now Discern This”. Eric is named the recipient of the 2025 “Writer’s Award in Spirituality” from the Loyola Institute for Spirituality. Learn more about Eric at ericclaytonwrites.com.
Events with Eric Clayton
Sacred Story, Modern Myth: Praying with Pop CultureSeptember 25 - 27, 2026
Discover a faith alive in every story—where God speaks not just in quiet prayers, but through the media that moves us. This program invites participants to experience God’s presence not only in their personal journeys but also in the stories that animate our culture—movies, songs, books, and comics—echoing the invitation…
Where Wonder Leads: Praying with the Stories of Our Lives - VirtualNovember 2 - 23, 2026
We know that we are made for story. Our lives are part of the Great Story. But too often, we get bogged down in the monotony of our days. We trade the epic for the everyday and lose sight of how truly amazing we are. In this four-part online retreat,…
Cultivating an Ignatian Imagination: Practices in Prayer & ProseSeptember 17 - 19, 2027
The spiritual tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola invites us to discover God not only in prayer, but also in our daily experiences, relationships, stories, and creative expression. In this retreat, participants will explore the Ignatian imagination as a sacred space for encounter, reflection, and discernment. Through guided prayer experiences,…