Called to Lead Podcast

In this episode of Called to Lead, Dr. John Rinaldo sits down with Dr. Timothy O’Malley, Associate Director for Research at the McGrath Institute for Church Life and Academic Director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy. An acclaimed author, professor, and executive member of the Eucharistic Revival, Dr. O’Malley’s research bridges the gap between deep sacramental theology and the gritty realities of contemporary parish life.

Together, they explore what it means to cultivate a genuinely "sacramental imagination" in a secularized world. Dr. O’Malley breaks down the difference between teaching about the liturgy and true liturgical catechesis. He also offers practical strategies for pastoral leaders seeking to move their parishes past the "liturgy wars" and internal polarization, inviting them instead into a shared mission as a truly Eucharistic people.