Purgatorio, Canto 2 with Fr. Stephen Gregg

Fr. Stephen Gregg introduces us to Canto 2 of Dante's Purgatorio.

[rickreed]

Fr. Gregg, thank-you for including the singing of the beginning of the psalm. Dante hears so many psalms during his ascent of Mt. Purgatory, and I have always wanted to hear them as he did. Thank-you, again.

[mariebelcredi]

I’m left speechless. Truly inspiring. Pausing to think about the different boat journeys from the trip across the Acheron, Ulysses and now this one on the wings of an angel. Your singing was beautiful.

[amybaumert]

This is my favorite commentary so far. Thank you so much for your presentation, and especially for sharing the song!

[graesert]

These cantos and your insightful comments are so appreciated in these dark times that we live in. It is a spiritual breath of fresh air

[treborketorm]

Thank you Father Gregg for a wonderful way to start my day. I hope that my journey to Purgatory from the Tiber will be as colorful and comforting as your presentation. I must be careful to catch the right boat and not the one that goes by way of Acheron, the "river of woe" that takes souls to "Helen's house." Your Gregorian Chant is wonderful and puts me in mind of my early days as an altar boy at the altar of God, the joy of my youth. "Ad Deum qui laetificat juventutem meam."

[torifreeman]

A beautiful reflection on a beautiful canto. Thank you so much!

[matthewhunt]

Thank you for the insights musical and theological and the encouragement.

[rruizesg]

Amazing explanation and truly wonderful insights. This has been a marvelous journey so far. Thanks father for a thoughtful and eloquent explanation, and thank you all that are making this possible. Greetings from Mexico City.

[CatheterCollector]

Best presentation from this series so far, excellent. Give this man a raise

[wmcook]

Well done! I enjoyed the insights and the singing. Thank you!

[iamfortytwo]

Thank you very much for an amazing commentary.

[speedyrpm]

Inspiring. Thank you for these beautiful insights and encouragement to keep on with the Journey.

[donab]

I love the insights into the psalm and then to Dante's own poetry. And the signing by Fr. Gregg. It really brings the text to life.

[raelynearnest]

“We are called to heroic spiritual labor.”

[cathleenllewelyn]

I had to listen twice. So beautiful! It’s not possible to get this kind of commentary (or chant!) at most universities. Thank you so much for 100 Days of Dante! How it has been enhancing my reading of the Divine Comedy, just wow!

[saw]

Bellissimo 👌 a pause, the balance, a song 💛 or two... grazzie

[carolynfouse]

Thank you so much, Father. So helpful and inspiring.

[Pollyanna]

That was great — so insightful and inspiring. Thank you!

[xieouyang]

What a great discussion. A lot of material to get here, worth of watching it again.

[xwretchedxyouthx]

Absolutely gorgeous reflection. One of the best videos yet!