My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars – An Author-Led Book Study with Wine & Cheese (In-Person Program)

Star Wars isn’t all laser swords and space wizards; at the heart of this global franchise is a call to discern between forces of light and dark. This is familiar language to anyone engaged in a spiritual journey. St. Ignatius of Loyola, a Catholic soldier-turned-mystic saint, developed a whole spiritual system dedicated to ferreting out the dark side in favor of the light. Nearly 500 years later, the spirituality that bears his name is just as relevant to our lives.

In My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars, award-winning author, and this year’s  speaker at our Well Said Speaker Series event, Eric A. Clayton brings the stories of Star Wars into dialogue with Ignatian spiritualty, inviting readers to reflect on their own struggles, decisions, vocations and, ultimately, the constant call to discover new hope. Join us for a relaxing summer evening of wine, cheese, and engaging study as Eric guides us in an intimate discussion through key themes from his book, inviting us to reflect together, share our own spiritual journeys, and grow as a community along the way.

DATE: Sunday, July 21, 2024

TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

PROGRAM COST: $35

TO PURCHASE THE BOOK:  Click here to purchase Eric’s Book from Amazon or call your favorite local bookseller to order.

LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093

REGISTRATION is required; please register here.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy, here.

IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts, location information, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!

FACILITATOR: Eric Clayton

FACILITATOR BIO: 
Eric Clayton is an award-winning author/writer, speaker, and storyteller. Eric was also the Well’s 2024 speaker at the Well Said Speaker Series. He is currently the deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States and the author of “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars” and “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith” (Loyola Press). He joined the Jesuit Conference in 2019 and produces content that invites audiences to reflect on how to integrate Ignatian spirituality in their everyday life. He guest hosts “AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast” and writes an award-winning weekly newsletter entitled “Now Discern This” for an audience of nearly 30,000 subscribers. Eric lives in Baltimore with his wife, two daughters and cat, Sebastian. Learn more at ericclaytonwrites.com.