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      Examen

      An Examen in Times of Pain

      Barbara Lee
      The daily Examen is intended to help us notice where God is in our lives. We do this by examining the details of the…
      Reflections

      Connection with God

      Rebecca Ruiz
      It often happens that our spiritual lives are not in synch with the liturgical calendar. Some years we may approach the holidays with an…
      Reflections

      Lessons in God’s Presence from a German Shepherd

      Marina Berzins McCoy
      We recently adopted a new dog, a German Shepherd around two years old. He is a shelter dog and was previously in at least…
      Reflections

      Lessons in Jedi Training and Ignatian Spirituality

      Eric Clayton
      A painting by a Baltimore-based artist hangs in our bedroom, a gift from my eldest daughter. The painting depicts a young girl—blond hair down…
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    Eric Clayton

    https://ericclaytonwrites.com/
    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 writes Story Scraps on Substack. 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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