Why Purgatory? Part 2 of 3 talks on Dante's Divine Comedy by Mark Vernon

The mode of life called purgatorial is a medieval superstition,
according to some, and the very purpose of mortal life, according
to others. So what did Dante make of Purgatory and what has it to
teach us now?

In the Purgatorio, the essence of the spiritual path is shown in
encounters and discussions. Purging itself, for example, is not
about being rid of what we don't like, an activity that is
another form of vanity. Rather it is about becoming clearer of
that which hinders our sight of God and so limits the expansion
of our being. Purgatorial living cleanses the doors of
perception.

This is the second of three talks, originally hosted by the
Fintry Trust.

The talk draws on Mark's book, Dante's Divine Comedy: A Guide for
the Spiritual Journey -
https://www.markvernon.com/books/dantes-divine-comedy-book