New Book Explores the Transformative Power of Wonder, Story, and Imaginative Prayer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist | (630) 229-3104 | publicist@loyolapress.com
CHICAGO, August 25, 2026 - Loyola Press will release Where Wonder Leads by award-winning author Eric A. Clayton on October 6, 2026. Through thirty-five guided meditations inspired by fairy tales, fantasy, myth, and the Ignatian tradition of imaginative prayer, Clayton invites readers to rediscover their imagination as a pathway to deeper faith and a closer relationship with God. Media inquiries should be directed to Mary Alice Howard, publicist@loyolapress.com.
The book explores themes including:
- How imagination can open new paths for prayer and spiritual growth
- Why fairy tales, myths, and fantasy stories continue to speak to the deepest longings of the human heart
- How cultivating wonder helps us recognize God's presence in everyday life and rediscover the sacred within ordinary experiences
Clayton says, "We spend a lot of time studying the work and the worlds of authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. I’ve always wondered what might happen if we brought these fantastical worlds into our prayer—if we, as St. Ignatius might say, put ourselves in the scenes, allowed our imaginations to engage, and paid attention to where God might be moving our hearts."
Where Wonder Leads is available for pre-order now wherever books are sold.
To schedule an interview with Eric Clayton, request a review copy, or learn more about Where Wonder Leads, please contact Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist – publicist@loyolapress.com.
REVIEW COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
About the Author
Eric A. Clayton is an award-winning Catholic writer, speaker, and retreat leader exploring the intersection of faith and imagination. He hosts AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast and writes widely on spirituality and storytelling. He is the author of My Life with the Jedi and Cannonball Moments. Eric lives in Baltimore with his family.
About Loyola Press
Loyola Press embraces the Jesuit passion for helping people find God in all things. We continue the Jesuit tradition of excellence and service by providing inspiring content for children and adults and by being people for others.
Where Wonder Leads
by Eric A. Clayton
Publication Date: October 6, 2026
Loyola Press | $17.99 | Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-6065-0
by Eric A. Clayton
Publication Date: October 6, 2026
Loyola Press | $17.99 | Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-6065-0
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