
The Better Part
My name is Paula Rush. I am a catechist and formation leader with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, an approach to faith formation for children (and adults, too, truth be told!) For four years, I have published weekly Gospel reflections for children for each of three age groups (thebetterpart.net). Switching gears now, I am making these reflections available as a podcast.
Each week, select the reflection suitable for the developmental age of your child. We listen first to the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday, (or a portion of it if it is quite long). Then we take our time with the Word, moving through it slowly, wondering what it might mean.
Music in the background of the Word of God is called "Story of the Wind" by Whitesand: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBzSiR4iXlM
(Photo by Yannis H on Unsplash)
Episodes

Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Listening for the Treasure
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Treasure of the Kingdom
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Our Treasure
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Friday Aug 01, 2025
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Abundantly
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Friday Aug 01, 2025
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Possessions or Gift?
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Friday Aug 01, 2025
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Right and Just
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.




