In this Omega Conversation, one of the most profoundly engaging poets and theologians of modern Ireland, Pádraig Ó Tuama, talks with Omega programmer Michael Craft about how poetry is something we all turn to in times of joy and sorrow.

For Pádraig's writing practice, skip to 27:16 where he guides you in a reflection on how to be alone with yourself and reads from his poem, "How to Be Alone."