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Eric delivers the annual Bernardin Lecture at Elmhurst University.

Eric is named the recipient of the 2025 “Writer’s Award in Spirituality” from the Loyola Institute for Spirituality. Read more about the award.

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Eric is a guest on Rob Commodari’s podcast, “Chiseled.”

Eric presented on Star Wars and Ignatian Spirituality at St. Thomas Moore Parish in St. Paul, MN.

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New book deal announced between Eric and Loyola Press!

Eric will host multiple events at the third annual LegendHaven. Learn more.

“My Life with the Jed: The Spirituality of Star Wars” is reviewed at US Catholic. Click to read.

Eric joins Jessica McNair on the podcast “Tales of the Force.” Listen or watch!

Eric joins the “Star Wars Book Community Podcast” to talk about “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.” Click to listen.

Eric joins the “Into a Larger World” Star Wars fan podcast to talk about “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.” Click to listen.

National Catholic Register reviews “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.” Read it here.

Eric joins the “Star Wars Cleaning Crew” podcast to talk about “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.” Part I & Part II

Eric is interviewed by “Word on Fire” about “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.” Read the interview here.

Eric is interviewed by Baltimore’s Catholic Review Radio about “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.” Click to listen.

In honor of May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day, Eric is interviewed on Catholic TV’s “This is the Day” to talk about his book, “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.”

Eric emcees the annual “Company of Grace” fundraising event for the Ignatian Spirituality Project. As part of the event, Eric interviews New York Times columnist and best-selling author, David Brooks.

Eric keynotes the annual “Well Said Speaker Series” for Well for the Journey. Read more.

Stephen Kent interviews Eric about “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars” for Geeky Stoics. Watch/listen here.

Jennifer Vosters reviews “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars” for National Catholic Reporter. Read it here.

Eric is a guest on “Beyond the Habit,” a podcast hosted by two sisters of St. Joseph. Listen here.

Eric is a guest on the Star Wars fan podcast, “The Wampa’s Lair.” Listen here.

Eric is a guest on the Star Wars literature podcast, “Tarkin’s Top Shelf.” Listen here.

Spiritual writer Maria Morera Johnson reviews “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.” Read here.

Eric joins Meg Dowell for a conversation about “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars” on “Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast.” Listen here.

“My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars” is reviewed by podcaster Meg Dowell on “Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast.” Listen here.

Eric’s work is highlighted by Tony Rossi on a double episode of “Christopher Closeup.”

Eric’s short story, “The Canticle of the Broken Tusk,” was selected for inclusion in the upcoming anthology, “We Are All Thieves of Somebody’s Future” to be published by Air and Nothingness Press in 2024.