Eric Clayton

Eric Clayton is the author of Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith and the deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He lives in Baltimore, MD with his wife, two young daughters and their cat, Sebastian. Follow Eric’s writing at ericclaytonwrites.com.

Learn a few life lessons like this author did from 'The Mandalorian'.

A Complicated Profession: Life Lessons from ‘The Mandalorian’

Acquiring media literacy is necessary in today's divided world; take these five steps to get there.

Why You Need Media Literacy – and 5 Steps To Get There

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Read this reflective narrative about the effects of war on society.

The Logic of Security and the Cost of Violence

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Try these five ways to create peace and practice nonviolence.

5 Ways You Can Practice Nonviolence

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Read this reflective narrative about refugees in Jordan.

Meeting People Who Don’t Have the Luxury of Choice

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Find out five ways we can all participate in social change.

5 Ways You Can Participate in Social Change

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Read how the late John Lewis practiced peace and nonviolence his entire life, and why we should follow his example.

John Lewis and the Genius of Nonviolence

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Here's an idea for almsgiving during Lent: donate to CRS and make a global impact.

How to Make an Impact with Your Lenten Almsgiving

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Learn what "get back on the horse" means to this author — both literally and figuratively.

Why You Should Get Back on the Horse

Watch how this farmer answers the question, "What are goats good for?"

These Goats Have a Super Power

Read this reflective narrative about what this author learned from her reactive dog.

How My Reactive Dog Changed the Way I Relate to Others

Read this reflective narrative about a black bear encounter.

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Read "Camp Lazarus", a poem about animals and camping.

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Wondering how to adopt a shelter pet? This shelter volunteer and Dog-mom suggests these tips for bringing home your first shelter pet.

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Learn how music connects people by reading this story.

The Magic of Making Music With Others