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PublisherLoyola Press

ISBN-100829457011

ISBN-139780829457018

eBay Product ID (ePID)10062049003

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Book TitleMy Life with the Jedi : the Spirituality of Star Wars

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2024

TopicSpirituality, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Christian Theology / General, Christian Life / Spiritual Growth

GenreLiterary Criticism, Religion

AuthorEric A. Clayton

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2023-945727

ReviewsFor many of us, the stories and characters of Star Wars have served as spiritual companions through the years, offering us inspiration in times of trial, kinship when we've felt alone, consolation as we've grieved, and a mirror to reflect our truest selves back to us in the face of doubt and fear. In My Life with the Jedi , Eric Clayton honors those treasured experiences while simultaneously inviting us to consider new ways the series might usher us into a more examined life of faith. This is the book spiritually-minded Star Wars fans have been waiting for. - Shannon K. Evans, spirituality and culture editor of the National Catholic Reporter, My Life with the Jedi is essential reading for Star Wars fans--especially those wishing to launch their love of Star Wars as a vehicle for self-discovery. Its treatment of Star Wars is thorough, with relevant examples from events and characters not just from the main saga but from Star Wars books, television, comics, even animated shorts. This diversity helps Clayton build his case that many spiritual lessons can be drawn from Star Wars--sometimes from unexpected parts of the galaxy far, far away. If you loved Matthew Bortolin's books ( The Dharma of Star Wars , The Zen of R2-D2 ), you'll love My Life With the Jedi . - Emily Strand, M.A., instructor of Comparative Religions and Cultural Competence, Mount Carmel College; co-editor of Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away, A brilliant spin on Star Wars and spirituality; "This is how the Force works!" My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars is a mindful and soulful journey between the monomyth and our luminous selves. - Becca Benjamin and Mark Sutter, Tarkin's Top Shelf Podcast, What do a sixteenth-century-Spanish-nobleman-turned-saint and a wrinkled green alien warrior-monk have in common? More than you might think! In My Life with the Jedi , Eric Clayton digs deep into the Star Wars saga, revealing how the characters and tales of a galaxy far, far away can help us find God in our everyday lives. Writing with clarity, compassion, and humor, Clayton weaves together Star Wars canon and wisdom from the Spiritual Exercises in ways that can be enjoyed by experts and casual fans alike. - John Dougherty, Director of Campus Ministry at St. Joseph's Prep, writer of "Catholic Movie Club" for America Magazine, It's no secret that the galaxies of Star Wars are suffused with spiritual force. In My Life with the Jedi , Eric Clayton does more than uncover the morals within the mythic stories. Blending Ignatian spirituality and a deep knowledge of Star Wars, he does what the best spiritual writers do: help us see ourselves and our lives in inspiring new ways. - Daniel Burke, former religion editor for CNN and Director of Communications at the Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice, Even the newest fans of the now-classic Star Wars films will recognize often profound themes of good and evil, sin and redemption, and despair and hope. In his engaging and enlightening new book Eric Clayton reveals these hidden (and not so hidden) themes, and invites us to see how the Spirit, if not the Force, can lead us to make good and life-giving decisions. - Fr. James Martin, SJ, author of My Life with the Saints, There are many books analyzing the philosophical, religious, and mythical themes of the Star Wars saga, but Eric Clayton has provided us with something quite different -- a how-to manual for living one's life according to the saga's lessons. In drawing connections between the wisdom of wise Jedi masters and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, this book teaches one how to become a contemplative in action, with or without a lightsaber or X-Wing. - Jason T. Eberl, Ph.D., co-editor of Star Wars and Philosophy and Star Wars and Philosophy Strikes Back , and director and professor of the Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics, Saint Louis University, In this insightful book from Loyola Press, author Eric A. Clayton takes us on an Ignatian journey around the Star Wars universe. As Catholics, we always enjoyed the inside joke response anytime we heard "May the Force be with you." So it comes as no surprise that Clayton would delve into Ignatian spirituality in concert with the many iterations of the Star Wars canon. After all, Star Wars is an epic adventure that takes us across the universe, only to take us interiorly in a study of the Human Condition. We're familiar with the battle of Good versus Evil--and all the gray that fills the space between the two extremes, but Clayton explores all the many stories that make up the canon. Nevertheless, you don't need to be familiar with all the characters; Clayton does a fine job of providing context for his exploration of Ignatian spirituality through the lens of Star Wars . It works. Clayton sets the framework of his spiritual discussion within the narratives, analyzing motives and growth with a parallel discussion of the Ignatian perspective. The sections end with an examen-like exercise that encourages the reader to put into action the lessons learned. I enjoyed the book, as I imagine many Star Wars fans would, but you don't have to be a super-fan to enjoy how Clayton weaves the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius through a storyline that already explores the human condition. --Johnson, Maria. "My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars." Catholic Mom Holy Cross Family Ministries , Mar 21, 2024. https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/my-life-with-the-jedi-the-spirituality-of-star-wars

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal248.8

SynopsisAward-Winning Author Eric A. Clayton intertwines lessons learned from the Star Wars universe with profound spiritual truths, inviting readers on a journey that touches on the epic and the everyday. Dive into an interior galazy where the mysteries of the Force meet the depths of Ignatian spirituality. Discover how hope-that ever-present virtue of Jedi and Rebels alike-leads to profound decision-making, renewed relationships, and a purpose-driven life. Ideal for ardent Star Wars aficionados seeking deeper connections, spiritual pilgrims on a quest for enlightenment, and Christians craving a fresh perspective, My Life with the Jedi promises to be a beacon of wisdom in galaxies both near and far, far away., This book extracts the spiritual and aspirational principles from the Star Wars universe and helps you apply those principles in your everyday life., In a galaxy very near and brimming with possibility... In My Life with the Jedi , award-winning author Eric A. Clayton intertwines lessons learned from the Star Wars universe with profound spiritual truths, inviting readers on a journey that touches on the epic and the everyday. Dive into an interior galaxy where the mysteries of the Force meet the depths of Ignatian spirituality. Discover how hope--that ever-present virtue of Jedi and Rebels alike--leads to profound decision-making, renewed relationships, and a purpose-driven life. Ideal for ardent Star Wars aficionados seeking deeper connections, spiritual pilgrims on a quest for enlightenment, and Christians craving a fresh perspective, My Life with the Jedi promises to be a beacon of wisdom in galaxies both near and far, far away. This book is not endorsed, approved, or affiliated with George Lucas, Lucasfilm LTD, or The Walt Disney Company. The views expressed are solely those of the author. "Star Wars(tm)" is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and The Walt Disney Company.

LC Classification NumberBV4501.2.C556 2023