Author Archives: Richard

Not directly in front, but receiving “from the side”. After the basic first moments in the entrance to the spiritual path, Dante gives a first lesson and moves miles beyond the first misunderstood impression of “wall, path and void”. And … Continue reading →

Early perceptions can almost by nature be mistaken – on the spiritual path. After the empty plain in the beginning of Purg X:19-21, a new image is presented of the outlook for the Pilgrim and Virgil: a path, a void … Continue reading →

The “eye” of the spiritual process comes with a sense of instability, and the need for a full withdrawal of illumination on the soul. From the opening of Purg X:13-16 E questo fece i nostri passi scarsi, tanto che pria … Continue reading →

Why the portal to the Good Life can be hard to find. Here is the opening of Canto X in Purgatory: Poi fummo dentro al soglio de la porta  che ‘l mal amor de l’anime disusa,  perché fa parer dritta … Continue reading →

A new journey starts once again today, with Trina – as a returning subscriber! The opening is such a beautiful and timeless reminder of the basics: humility, an open mind, start connecting with something transcendent again. And more concretely here, … Continue reading →

A long time subscriber Juan is right at the Gate after 3 months today, entering the Purgatory Proper this morning. Now the work starts, and no turning back.