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Pádraig Ó Tuama on poetry, conflict resolution, and the Stations of the Cross
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56:36Now PlayingThe poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama, joins James Martin, S.J., on “The Spiritual Life” podcast to talk about how poetry and the Taizé community became a lifeline for Pádraig after he was subjected to multiple exorcisms, attempting to cast out his homosexuality as a form of conversion therapy.
Pádraig is the host of On Being’s podcast, “Poetry Unbound,” and has published volumes of poetry, essays, a memoir and has written on theological topics. His books include:
“Being HerePrayers for Curiosity, Justice, and Love”
"Kitchen Hymns"
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