
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 Jan 31, 2025
Presentation of the Lord (Ages 3-6): Guided By The Spirit
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the Presentation of the Lord

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Presentation of the Lord (Ages 6-9): Salvation and Light
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the Presentation of the Lord

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Presentation of the Lord (Ages 9-12): Living the Law of the Lord
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the Presentation of the Lord

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): The Word of God
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for Word of God Sunday, year C.

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Serving The Word
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the Sunday of the Word of God, year C.

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): To Proclaim and To Do
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for Word of God Sunday, year C.