Eric A Clayton

Eric A. Clayton is an award-winning writer, speaker, storyteller, and retreat leader, and the deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He guest-hosts AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast and write an award-winning weekly newsletter entitled Now Discern This. His writing has appeared in America, National Catholic Reporter, U.S. Catholic, Busted Halo, Amendo, Sojourners, and Grotto Network, and he is a frequent contributor to Give Us This Day and IgnatianSpirituality.com. In 2025, Eric was awarded the annual "Writer's Award in Spirituality" from the Loyola Institute for Spirituality. Eric's other book awards include the Illumination Book Award Gold Medal; two Catholic Media Book Awards; and recognition as an Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite. Eric is a one-time hedgehog owner and a life-long Star Wars fan. He lives in Baltimore, MD, with his wife, two young daughters, and their cat.