
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 Feb 12, 2026
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): The Voice of the Good Shepherd
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A.

Thursday Feb 12, 2026
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Yes, If Yes
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A.

Thursday Feb 12, 2026
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): The Fullness of the Law
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A.

Saturday Feb 07, 2026
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): The Light of the World
Saturday Feb 07, 2026
Saturday Feb 07, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A.

Saturday Feb 07, 2026
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Salt and Saltiness
Saturday Feb 07, 2026
Saturday Feb 07, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A.

Saturday Feb 07, 2026
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): A City Built On A Hill
Saturday Feb 07, 2026
Saturday Feb 07, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A.




