
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

Thursday May 08, 2025
Good Shepherd Sunday (Ages 3-6): Know and Follow
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for Good Shepherd Sunday, year C.

Thursday May 08, 2025
Good Shepherd Sunday (Ages 6-9): Never Apart
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for Good Shepherd Sunday, year C.

Thursday May 08, 2025
Good Shepherd Sunday (Ages 9-12): Fall In Love
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for Good Shepherd Sunday, year C.

Friday May 02, 2025
3rd Sunday of Easter (Ages 3-6): Joy of the Risen Life
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, year C.

Friday May 02, 2025
3rd Sunday of Easter (Ages 6-9): Abundance, Mercy, Matter
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, year C.

Friday May 02, 2025
3rd Sunday of Easter (Ages 9-12): Signs By The Sea
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, year C.




