Eric Clayton
Eric A. Clayton is the deputy director of communications for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He has a BA in creative writing and international studies from Fairfield University and an MA in international media from American University. Eric writesStory Scraps on Substack. He lives in Baltimore, MD, with his wife and two daughters. Clayton is the author ofCannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith,My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars, andFinding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads to Healing and Wholeness.
Ignatian Prayer
A Conversation in Sacred Space
Editor’s note: Sacred Space: The Prayer Book 2026 suggests six steps of prayer and contemplation for exploring the daily Scripture passages: The Presence of God, Freedom, Consciousness, The Word,...
Reflections
The Man Who Untangles Seagulls
I sit with a Jesuit friend on a pier near a fishing village overlooking the Irish Sea. The village, Howth, is a 30-minute or so drive northeast of Dublin....
Reflections
My Silly Hat
I own a peculiar baseball cap that I wear all the time. It’s a black hat, simple in appearance, save for the goofy-looking pinkish blob prominently featured above the...
Reflections
The Point of the Cross Around My Neck
I wear a gold cross on a chain around my neck. I have for as long as I can remember. Recently, a friend asked me why.“My grandparents bought it...
Discernment
Discernment Twists and Turns
Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on...
Reflections
The Bird Calling Me
There’s a tree outside the window of the guest room of my parent’s home. When the wind blows, the tree’s branches gently brush the side of the house, issuing...
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