Life After the Easter Vigil

About this episode

Dave explores the concept of mystagogy and its significance for new Catholics after the Easter Vigil.

Dave explores mystagogy, the often overlooked final stage of OCIA that begins after the Easter Vigil and calls new Catholics to go deeper into the mysteries they’ve just entered. Rather than being a finish line, he explains it as the start of lifelong formation. He also reflects on grief and how suffering can deepen belief in the resurrection, highlights the need for stronger parish community and post-Easter formation, and asks for prayers for Gomer’s dad and family as his father’s health declines. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

People in this episode

Host: Dave

Topics covered

• mystagogy
• OCIA
• lifelong formation
• grief
• resurrection
• parish community
• post-Easter formation

Keywords

• Easter Vigil
• mystagogy
• Catholic
• formation
• grief
• resurrection
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ascension

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