Monthly Archives: January 2024

Today we’re looking at the etymological root of “dic”, which is connected to light and illumination, and a part of words like Divine, indicate, disciple, and “day”/di in latin languages. And we’ll look at the blessed souls in Mars, buzzing … Continue reading →

Good morning! Today we are looking at the first five tercets of the Sphere of Mars, and Dante is wasting no time in re-establishing a grand cosmic and dazzling celestial vision of the 5th level of the Journey to the … Continue reading →

Today we’re looking at the last four tercets about the Sphere of the Sun, in Canto 14 in Paradiso. The arrival of the Angelic Beings as the Third Circle prompts an intensity and beauty in the Pilgrim’s soul (here: Beatrice), … Continue reading →

Good morning! Today we’re looking at a new idea/interpretation of the ending of the Sphere of the Sun in Paradiso, and what the appearance of new lights “birthing” as a third circle around the 24 souls could mean. It might … Continue reading →

Today we’re taking a quick “snapshot” look at our first week with Investments in Stocks, Funds and Crypto – and sum up the experience. (Disclaimer: not Investment Advice!) Then we’re switching gears to deep medieval theology, and the nature of … Continue reading →

Good morning! Today we’re looking at King Solomon’s beginning response to Beatrice’s question about the radiance of the Blessed Souls in Paradiso (on behalf of the Pilgrim), and how this opens new insights into the nature of the Souls’ Radiant … Continue reading →

Today we’re briefly recommending two podcast episodes for inputs and inspiration: the latest from Unlimited Opinions, and the latest from the Ben & Marc Show. And we’ll look at the reaction from the 24 blessed souls in the Sun as … Continue reading →

Today we’re looking at the first six tercets of Canto 14 in Paradiso, when the movement is changing from words from the 24 souls into the center, and then to Beatrice speaking from the center out to the 24 souls. … Continue reading →

Good morning! In this episode we’ll be looking at the ending of Canto 13 in Paradiso, which is one of the deepest about knowledge and wisdom so far on the Journey. Dante takes us on a little ride with our … Continue reading →

Today we’ll look at 14 tercets in Canto 13 in one go, where St. Thomas explains the specific nature of King Solomon’s Wisdom and resolves the Pilgrim’s second doubt/question. And through this, Dante also continues to build the whole canto … Continue reading →