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.” 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.