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Eric Clayton

Deputy Director of Communications

Eric Clayton is the deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He is the author of three books on Ignatian spirituality:  , ²¹²Ô»åÌý , and the co-author of two children’s books, and Learn more at .

Eric Clayton is the deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. In his role, he manages the award-winning weekly column a series on Ignatian spirituality and everyday living, as well produces video, audio and other digital content to share the riches of Ignatian spirituality with a general audience. Eric is also the author of three books on Ignatian spirituality:  (2025, Brazos Press), (2024, Loyola Press) ²¹²Ô»åÌý (2022, Loyola Press). Along with Shannon Evans, Eric is the co-author of the children’s books, (2026, Paraclete Press) and (2025, Paulist Press).

In addition to his books and weekly column, Eric writes frequently for a variety of outlets, including National Catholic Reporter, Busted Halo, U.S. Catholic, America Magazine and more, on topics ranging from pop culture and parenting to Star Wars and Disney LEGO. He is a regular contributor at IgnatianSpirituality.com and for the daily prayer book Give Us This Day. In addition to his spiritual writing, his fiction has been published by Black Hare Press, Air and Nothingness Press, Small Wonders Magazine and more. He is a sought after speaker, retreat leader and workshop facilitator.

Eric has previously worked with and for a variety of faith-based organizations, including Catholic Relief Services, Maryknoll Lay Missioners and the Sisters of Bon Secours. He was an adjunct professor in the Mass Communication department at Towson University.

Eric has a BA in creative writing and international studies from Fairfield University, an MA in international media from American University and a graduate certificate in the Ignatian tradition from Creighton University. He lives in Towson, MD with his wife, two daughters and their cat.

Learn more about Eric at his personal website () and subscribe to his Substack () .

Resources

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My eldest daughter did not expect to find a shark buried in the sand. She was, after all, only looking…

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In this week’s Now Discern This, Eric Clayton explores the cave as a spiritual symbol — from St. Ignatius’ struggle…
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Spirituality

The knife is wrapped in aluminum foil when I receive it. I don’t know why. My grandmother had peculiar opinions…

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Spirituality

In his spiritual classic “The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality,†Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I., offers a poignant…

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Fr. James Martin, SJ, has a new book out this week with a dizzying and delightful title: “Work in Progress:…

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As an elementary school student learning about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, I always found myself stumbling over the…

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I told my girls they could pick out one thing at the bookstore — and that thing had to be…

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Spirituality

At Mass this past Sunday, we made our annual pilgrimage to the River Jordan. By that, I mean we marked…

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Spirituality

We were told there was a fairy door somewhere along the path. It was small, hard to see, easy to…

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Spirituality

There is a meditation I often turn to when giving retreats and workshops. It’s by the late Indian Jesuit priest…

Advent 2025
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Successful wassailing demands an uncomfortable degree of movement. I’m not talking about the swaying of hips or the smacking of…

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“Why should I give thanks on Thanksgiving?†wonders Charlie Brown’s little sister Sally in the 1973 animated classic, “A Charlie…

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