
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

Friday Jul 18, 2025
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Together With Jesus
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
This Sunday is "The Better Part" feast day! It is our feast day :)
Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Friday Jul 18, 2025
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Focusing
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
This Sunday is "The Better Part" feast day! It is our feast day :)
Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Friday Jul 18, 2025
6th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Head and Heart
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
This Sunday is "The Better Part" feast day! It is our feast day :)
Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Saturday Jul 12, 2025
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): The Name of God is Mercy
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Saturday Jul 12, 2025
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): How To Love
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Saturday Jul 12, 2025
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Who Would Jesus Choose?
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.




