Join us for a very special episode with hosts Fr. Branson, René, and Hannah, as they accompany Dante in his journey through paradise. Tune in for a discussion on vows, grace, and the experience of heaven!

Dante has finally left mount Purgatory and is led up to Heaven, or Paradiso, by Beatrice. Join Fr. Branson and René for an introduction to the structure, poetry, and theology of the final book in the Divine Comedy!

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With the final episode covering Purgatorio, Dante prepares to ascend up to his final destination, Paradiso! Join us on the final episode for Season 2, as Fr. Branson and Rene discuss the profound metaphors and prophecies in the final Cantos of Purgatorio!

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After encountering Beatrice, Dante must repent and be cleansed of his sins before he continues his journey out of Mount Purgatory and up to Paradise. Join Fr. Branson and René for a discussion on true love, repentance, and an explanation of the metaphors employed by Dante. 

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Dante's journey through Purgatorio finally culminates as he meets his beloved, whom he has been chasing after for the entirety of the Divine Comedy, Beatrice! Join us for a very special episode featuring Tony, Fr. Branson, and René as they discuss the rich allegorical and liturgical imagery of the divine pageant leading Dante up and out of Purgatory!

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Dante continues his ascent up the Cornice of Lust and must walk himself through fire. Join Fr. Branson this episode for a discussion on the nature of lust and true love. 

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Dante, Virgil, and Statius continue their way up mount Purgatory and reach the Cornice of Lust. Upon entering, they stumble upon a raging fire, which purifies those souls who struggled with sins of lust. Join Fr. Branson and special guest Tony for a discussion on the true meaning of chastity and more!

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As Dante continues his ascent up mount Purgatory, he reaches the Cornice of Gluttony: a ring of Purgatory where the gluttonous are purified by experiencing great hunger. Tune in for a very special episode with very special guest Tony D'Arienzo! 

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As Dante continues his ascent up the cornice of gluttony he meets Statius, a great fan of Virgil who teaches Dante a shocking truth about Purgatory. Tune in to find out, and for a discussion on true love and the search for beauty!

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After waking up from a nightmare, Dante enters the Cornice of Avarice, where he finds the avaricious souls lying face down on the dusty ground. Join us this episode for a discussion on vanity, the deceitfulness of the world, and the dignity of man!

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