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.
Upcoming Programs by Eric Clayton
Sacred Story, Modern Myth: Praying with Pop Culture
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 of St. Ignatius of Loyola […]
Where Wonder Leads: Praying with the Stories of Our Lives - Virtual
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, award-winning author Eric Clayton will […]
Cultivating an Ignatian Imagination: Practices in Prayer & Prose
In this retreat, grounded in Ignatian spirituality, participants will hone their imaginations as places to encounter God. Through creativity, sharing, and silence, participants will be introduced to foundational principles of the Ignatian tradition and discover how these ancient practices can meet the contemporary needs of today.