
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

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
2nd Sunday of Lent (Ages 3-6): While Jesus Prays
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, year C.

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
2nd Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): Encounter
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, year C.

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
2nd Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): Connect the Dots
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, year C.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
1st Sunday of Lent (Ages 3-6): Bread and the Lord
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 1st Sunday of Lent, year C.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
1st Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): God's Time
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 1st Sunday of Lent, year C.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
1st Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): Prayer of Preparation
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 1st Sunday in Lent, year C.