
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 Jan 01, 2026
Feast of the Epiphany (Ages 3-6): What Do They Know?
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the Feast of the Epiphany.

Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Feast of the Epiphany (Ages 6-9): Is This Epiphany?
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the Feast of the Epiphany.

Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Feast of the Epiphany (Ages 9-12): God Leads Us
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the Feast of the Epiphany.

Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Feast of the Holy Family (Ages 3-6): Growing Up In Safety
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the Feast of the Holy Family, year A.

Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Feast of the Holy Family (Ages 6-9): Participating in the Plan of God
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the Feast of the Holy Family, year A.

Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Feast of the Holy Family (Ages 9-12): Out of Egypt I Have Called My Child
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the Feast of the Holy Family, year A.




