
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

Friday Oct 03, 2025
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Friday Oct 03, 2025
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Giving Worth
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Friday Oct 03, 2025
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Not For Thanks
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): A Man Who Lost His Name
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): We Have Been Named
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Holy Obligation
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.




