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SUMMARY:Where Wonder Leads: Praying with the Stories of Our Lives
DESCRIPTION:We know that we are made for story. Our lives are part of the Great Story. But too often\, we get bogged down in the monotony of our days. We trade the epic for the everyday and lose sight of how truly amazing we are. In this four-part online retreat\, award-winning author Eric Clayton will guide us through reflections\, exercises\, and guided prayer to reawaken with us our sacred desire for adventure. Using his new book Where Wonder Leads: Finding God Through Fairy Tales\, Myth and Contemplative Prayer\, we will map our own epic journey and seek out the breadcrumbs to where God’s Spirit is leading us next. \nAll meditations will be drawn from the book. Each week\, participants will be invited to pray with a particular chapter and given time to share the fruits of that prayer in small groups. Themes will include vocational discernment\, finding God in speculative storytelling\, Ignatian spirituality\, praying with the imagination\, and more. \nWhere Wonder Leads: Finding God Through Fairy Tales\, Myth and Contemplative Prayer release date is October 6\, 2026. Copies are available to pre-order from Loyola Press\, Bookshop.org\, or Amazon. Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase a copy in advance.
URL:https://ericclaytonwrites.com/event/where-wonder-leads-praying-with-the-stories-of-our-lives/
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SUMMARY:Where Wonder Leads: An Evening of Faith\, Fantasy & Contemplative Prayer With Author Eric A. Clayton
DESCRIPTION:Much has been said about how the faith lives of authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis influenced the stories they told. Narnia\, Middle-earth—these places are dripping with spirituality\, pulsing with grace! But while no shortage of ink has been shed analyzing the religious elements and impulses of these groundbreaking worlds\, very little has been done to invite readers to pray with these fantastical places. \nUntil now. \nAward-winning author Eric Clayton invites you to join him for an evening where we’ll tackle exactly this challenge. Using his new book from Loyola Press\, Where Wonder Leads: Finding God through Fairy Tales\, Myth and Contemplative Prayer\, participants will have the opportunity to pray their way through their own epic tale—and discern the workings of the Spirit already humming in their own story. Through contemplative prayer inspired by the Ignatian spiritual tradition and excerpts from popular stories like The Lord of the Rings and more\, we’ll have an evening of reflection\, storytelling and mythmaking. \nThe Well is thrilled to welcome Eric back for another delightful evening! Eric has offered previous programs at the Well engaging with his books\, including My Life with the Jedi\, Cannonball Moments and Finding Peace Here & Now\, and served as a key note speaker at our Well Said Speaker Series. It is not necessary to read the book prior to attending the program. Eric will offer excerpts and handouts from the book\, and copies will be available for purchase. You may wish to pre-order the book on Amazon. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://ericclaytonwrites.com/event/where-wonder-leads-an-evening-of-faith-fantasy-contemplative-prayer-with-author-eric-a-clayton/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey\, 120 W Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093
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SUMMARY:Doxacon 2026: Book Sales & Signing
DESCRIPTION:Eric will be signing and selling copies of Where Wonder Leads: Finding God Through Fairy Tales\, Myths and Contemplative Prayer and My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars. and the annual Doxacon Faith and Fandom Convention at Catholic University. \nClick here to learn more about the event. 
URL:https://ericclaytonwrites.com/event/doxacon-2026-book-sales-signing/
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SUMMARY:LegendHaven Keynote: Magic\, Wonder & Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Eric keynotes the special “Christmas Book Festival” edition of the LegendHaven online conference. \nLegendHaven is the free\, online convention for readers\, authors\, and fans of epic fantasy\, science fiction\, and stories that matter.\nMeet rising authors. Discover new books. Join live conversations\, readings\, workshops\, and fandom events.
URL:https://ericclaytonwrites.com/event/legendhaven-keynote-magic-wonder-imagination/
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