Dante's Divine Comedy
Mark Vernon
I invite you to experience the odyssey, by accompanying me as I discuss each canto. My book, Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Guide For The Spiritual Journey, is published by Angelico Press for the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death on 13th September 2021. For more information see - www.markvernon.com
Episodes
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May 6, 2020 • 24min
Purgatorio 10
In Purgatory proper, a zig-zagging path leads to a terrace of beautiful images and burdened souls.
May 3, 2020 • 37min
Purgatorio 9
Dante falls asleep and dreams. It's erotic, transformative, and leads to the gate and the gatekeeper of Purgatory.
May 2, 2020 • 20min
Purgatorio 8
Still in the lovely valley of the rulers, angels and a serpent dramatically appear, though oddly no-one's concerned.
Apr 28, 2020 • 18min
Purgatorio 7
Virgil and Sordello embrace again, before Sordello explains they must find a safe place for the night.
Apr 26, 2020 • 22min
Purgatorio 6
Hassled by agitated souls, Dante asks Virgil if prayers can effect divine laws. A discussion brings a new state of mind.
Apr 25, 2020 • 23min
Purgatorio 5
At first distracted by the indolent, they encounter a new group of agitated souls, though keep their focus.
Apr 23, 2020 • 26min
Purgatorio 4
Virgil and Dante find the narrow path that leads up, and begin the climb. A break brings another group of souls.
Apr 21, 2020 • 25min
Purgatorio 3
Virgil is troubled. They encounter slowly moving souls, and search for an entry onto the mountain.
Apr 18, 2020 • 21min
Purgatorio 2
As the sun rises, an angel speeds towards them, bringing a friend and a tense sense of tremendous things.
Apr 15, 2020 • 26min
Purgatorio 1
Virgil and Dante are in a world of freshness and hope, sunlight and stars, but also strangeness and novelty.
