Story Scraps

New Book: Fairy Tales, Myth & Contemplative Prayer

My new book has it all! Also, a cover!

Aug 7 • Eric A. Clayton

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July 2026

When Curiosity Grows Twisted and Sick

A Meditation for Ignatius Day

Jul 31 • Eric A. Clayton

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May 2026

Happy Cannonball Day!

wounded, wearied and wandering still

May 20 • Eric A. Clayton

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Haunted by a Galaxy Far, Far Away

An ode to Star Wars Day!

May 4 • Eric A. Clayton

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April 2026

Book Birthday! The Seagull, the Conclave & the Pope

Meet Maggie: a seagull who wants to be a dove.

Apr 7 • Eric A. Clayton

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March 2026

you can keep your palm branches

or, some hot takes in preparation for Palm Sunday

Mar 27 • Eric A. Clayton

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A Teapot Shattered Is Still A Teapot

or, a reflection on seeking unity

Mar 25 • Eric A. Clayton

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Peace is an Alligator in an Easy Chair

or, peace necessitates something new and surprising

Mar 4 • Eric A. Clayton

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February 2026

The Phoenix Cycle, Again

where myth and Lent collide

Feb 18 • Eric A. Clayton

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January 2026

Shadows of an Icy Winter

or, why this Groundhog's Day is about solidarity

Jan 27 • Eric A. Clayton

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Of Brokenness & Grief

And the Christ who hangs on the cross

Jan 10 • Eric A. Clayton

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Despite it all, have hope and work for peace.

A meditation on Pope Leo's message for the World Day of Peace

Jan 1 • Eric A. Clayton

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