
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 Jul 02, 2025
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Spreading the Peace
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Peace and Joy
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Living Vocation
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Solemnity of Saint Peter and Paul (Ages 3-6): Naming Jesus
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Solemnity of Saint Peter and Paul (Ages 6-9): Given to Peter, Given to Us
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Solemnity of Saint Peter and Paul (Ages 9-12): Working Through Our Faith
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.




