Happy Easter Sunday! As the pilgrims enter Jerusalem, they are reminded of God’s unity and provision.

At long last, Dante has come through the purgatorial slog and is ready to face Heaven. Bathed in the River of eunoTrans. John Ciardi

Sated with Betrice’s smile, Dante falls into sleep and experiences a vision of the corruption of the Church. Dragons, harlots, giants, and more!Trans. John Ciardi

“My heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty”Psalms of Ascent: 131 and 132

The heavenly pageant (and Beatrice’s scolding) continue; Dante remembers his past sins and is brought to the river of forgetfulness. Trans. John Ciardi

“I cry to you, O Lord. Let your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.”Psalms of ascent 129 and 130 for Maundy Thursday

Beatrice! Enter Dante’s love, after the poet has literally crossed hell. Beatrice, however, has some choice words for her disciple.Trans. John Ciardi

As Dante lingers in the Earthly Paradise he is treated to a heavenly pageant of elders, nymphs, and a griffin. All comes to an abrupt end when a thunderclap signals the arrival of… Trans. John Ciardi

Reentering Eden, Dante is his own guide for the first time since his journey began. Meeting with Matilda, the active soul, as Virgil watches from a distance, ever the proud father. Trans. John Ciardi

Dante moves through the sheet of living flame to ascend beyond the realms of the lustful; Virgil shares his last words with his student. Trans. John Ciardi