Yale Literature and Spirituality Series (Schwebel Lecture 2019) - Pádraig Ó Tuama

“Set My Tongue on Fire: Exploring the language and forms of poetry and prayer”
This lecture will explore some poetic forms that hold the raw language of prayer. Taking examples from the Irish tradition, as well as contemporary liturgy and poetry, participants will explore how various forms can contain the desire of prayer.
The Lana Schwebel Memorial Lecture in Religion and Literature
Poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama’s work centres around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. Working fluently on the page and with groups of people, Pádraig is a skilled speaker, teacher and group worker. His work has won acclaim in circles of poetry, politics, religion, psychotherapy and conflict analysis.