Eric's Books
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....