Paradiso: Canto 5
From Queer Catholic Book Club by Queer Catholic Book Club is a podcast by two queers on the texts that shape the Catholic imagination.
January 20, 2026 · 59 min
About this episode
The episode discusses Beatrice's explanation of Divine Love to Dante before he departs from the Moon.
Before departing from the Moon, Beatrice satisfies Dante’s confusion about Divine Love. What can be offered to God in place of a broken vow? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aplaceforuspod.substack.com/subscribe
Topics covered
- Divine Love
- broken vow
- Dante
- Paradiso
- Catholic imagination
Keywords
- Beatrice
- Dante
- Divine Love
- broken vow
- Paradiso
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Divine Love, Paradiso
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