“In Pope Leo XIV’s first public address, he invited the Church –and the world—into the heart of Christ’s message: peace, not as comfort but as a calling. Peace is built not by policy alone but by the daily conversion of hearts. By seeking the suffering, welcoming the excluded, and healing the wounded, the Church becomes the living instrument of Christ’s peace. It is not enough for the Church to speak of peace, it must live it, risk it.” From the Booklet, “10 Things Pope Leo XIV Wants You to Know”
Love Thy Neighbor, a group here at MMOC, aspires to the above ideals. One opportunity to learn is to attend our book study on “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity” which will take place in 2026. Another opportunity is to attend one of our monthly meetings, the third Friday morning at 9:00 AM, where we are learning how we can live “Love Thy Neighbor” and thus become a lifegiving ministry.