“ One in six children in the U.S. are living in poverty. Children born or raised in poverty face a number of disadvantages, most evidently in education. Poverty reduces a child’s readiness for school because it leads to poor physical health and motor skills, diminishes a child’s ability to concentrate and remember information, and reduces attentiveness, curiosity and motivation.” Child Fund International, 4/27/21. Reflection: Still ringing in my ears is the call from Fr. Pete to us during our Mission - “PAY ATTENTION!!!” What am I doing to keep informed about the needs of God’s people - especially His children? Are their educational needs overlooked among the political, pandemic and crime issues of today’s society? Reflection by Helen Collins. Interested in joining MMOC’s Peace and Justice Ministry? Call Saralou Hendrickson 314.440.2020