Travels with Dante: In Search of Paradise

Georgia Tech Catholic Center
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2021 marks the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, the author of the Divine Comedy. Join Fr. Branson Hipp and Donovan Kelley of the Georgia Tech Catholic Center as we travel along the "other journey" with Dante, Virgil, and Beatrice. While other podcasts have focused on the literary or historical significance of this great work, our focus is primarily on what Dante's travels can tell us about living in the world today.

  1. 08/10/2021

    43 - Fly Me to the Moon, The Moon, Cantos 4-5, Paradiso

    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!

    35 min

  2. 08/09/2021

    42 - Heaven, Introduction to Paradiso, Canto 1-3, Paradiso

    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! Join our reading group here: https://gtcc.co/dantegroupme Listen to our main podcast here: https://gtcc.co/podcast

    30 min

  3. 08/08/2021

    41 - The Final Countdown, Ascent into Heaven, Canto 32-33, Purgatorio

    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! Join our reading group here: https://gtcc.co/dantegroupme Listen to our main podcast here: https://gtcc.co/podcast

    19 min

  4. 07/30/2021

    40 - The River Flows in You, The River Lethe, Canto 31, Purgatorio

    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.  Join our reading group here: https://gtcc.co/dantegroupme Listen to our main podcast here: https://gtcc.co/podcast

    13 min

  5. 07/29/2021

    39 - Who's Crying Now, The Divine Pageant, Cantos 29-30, Purgatorio

    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! Join our reading group here: https://gtcc.co/dantegroupme Listen to our main podcast here: https://gtcc.co/podcast

    27 min

  6. 07/28/2021

    38 - Light My Fire, Cornice of Lust, Cantos 27-28, Purgatorio

    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.  Join our reading group here: https://gtcc.co/dantegroupme Listen to our main podcast here: https://gtcc.co/podcast

    18 min

  7. 07/16/2021

    37 - Through the Fire and Flames, Cornice of Lust, Cantos 25-26, Purgatorio

    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! Join our reading group here: https://gtcc.co/dantegroupme Listen to our main podcast here: https://gtcc.co/podcast

    21 min

  8. 07/16/2021

    36 - Hungry Eyes, Cornice of Gluttony, Cantos 23-24, Purgatorio

    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!  Join our reading group here: https://gtcc.co/dantegroupme Listen to our main podcast here: https://gtcc.co/podcast

    29 min
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2021 marks the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, the author of the Divine Comedy. Join Fr. Branson Hipp and Donovan Kelley of the Georgia Tech Catholic Center as we travel along the "other journey" with Dante, Virgil, and Beatrice. While other podcasts have focused on the literary or historical significance of this great work, our focus is primarily on what Dante's travels can tell us about living in the world today.

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