
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

Saturday Nov 15, 2025
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Our Best Gift
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Saturday Nov 15, 2025
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): God With Us
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Saturday Nov 15, 2025
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): All and Each
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (Ages 3-6): A Place Set Apart
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (Ages 6-9): A Home For God
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (Ages 9-12): A Two-Part Cleansing
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica




