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All Things Considered: Padraig O’Tuama – Poetry at the Heart of Everything

Padraig O’Tuama – Poetry at the Heart of Everything

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Profile interview with poet and theologian Padraig O’Tuama.

Poet and theologian Padraig O’Tuama reflects upon religion, conflict and the importance of poetry.

Earlier this year, poet and theologian Padraig O’Tuama completed a five-year term as leader of the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation organisation.  People visit from around the world to learn some of the lessons forged in the bitterness of the Northern Irish conflict.

In this edition of All Things Considered, he speaks to Roy Jenkins about religion, conflict and the importance of poetry 

His poetry has been described by one reviewer as ‘lyrical, soulful, often achingly honest...highly recommended for spiritual travellers in need of a tonic.’  But that tonic can have quite a kick to it.   Another writer finds it comforting - wonderful even - but warns readers to be prepared to be confronted and challenged as well. 

Padraig O’Tuama will be speaking at the Gladfest  event at Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden, in Flintshire on  September 6th.

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