
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 10, 2026
4th Sunday of Lent (Ages 3-6): Jesus Is.
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 4th Sunday of Lent, year A.

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
4th Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): Gift First
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 4th Sunday of Lent, year A.

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
4th Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): Signs and Siloam
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 4th Sunday of Lent, year A.

Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
3rd Sunday of Lent (Ages 3-6): Living Water
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, year A.

Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
3rd Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): Springs of Water, Gushing Up
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, year A.

Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
3rd Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): Word, Worship, Witness
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, year A.




