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      Writing as a Co-Creative Act with God

      Becky Eldredge
      Author Becky Eldredge talks about writing as a co-creative act with God and its connection to the Contemplation on the Love of God, the…
      Reflections

      The Dance on My Countertop

      Rebecca Ruiz
      The old coffeemaker had been sitting in the middle of the counter since we moved—and that had been well over a month. Every day,…
      Reflections

      Mind the Gap Between Faith and Life

      Jim Manney
      When I was a kid, my faith and my life went together pretty easily. I learned a very practical faith from the nuns in…
      Discernment

      Playing Jazz with God

      dotMagis Editor
      The art of discernment can be compared to playing jazz, which is an adventurous form of music. In jazz, the musicians play a standard…
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    Eric Clayton

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    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. He lives in Baltimore, MD, with his wife and two daughters. Clayton is the author of Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith.
    Something to Think About

    Eyes to Serve, Hands to Learn

    Remember the 2012 song “Below My Feet” by the British folk-rock band, Mumford and Sons? Released on their second album, Babel, I don’t believe it was ever one of their...
    Eric Clayton
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    Examen

    An Examen of Life’s Stories

    Editor’s Note: This Examen can be prayed at any time, but it is particularly suited to praying while reading and reflecting on Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your...
    Eric Clayton
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    Reflections

    Catholic Worldbuilding and the Ignatian Imagination

    I’ve always been fascinated by the process of worldbuilding. Science fiction and fantasy are by far my favorite genres. Occasionally, I dabble in writing speculative fiction of my own. Any...
    Eric Clayton
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    Reflections

    The War of the Bedtime Stories

    A minor religious conflict broke out during our bedtime reading not so long ago. It was unexpected—and pretty hilarious. Once upon a time, my eldest daughter, Elianna, received from her...
    Eric Clayton
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    Reflections

    This Is No Time to Paint

    Our girls were in bed, the dishes were clean, and I had just poured myself a glass of wine. There were at least two TV shows that I was...
    Eric Clayton
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    Reflections

    More Music or More Noise?

    “Do you wanna hear my song, Daddy? I’ve been practicing all year.” I eyed my five-year-old daughter suspiciously. With brown eyes, wide and earnest, she sat at my parents’ piano....
    Eric Clayton
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