
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 Dec 06, 2025
2nd Sunday of Advent (Ages 3-6): The Hidden Kingdom
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, year A.

Saturday Dec 06, 2025
2nd Sunday of Advent (Ages 6-9): Making His Paths Straight
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, year A.
Video to prepare for 1st Reconciliation: https://youtu.be/zOM4bvjovyQ
Video to refresh our memory about Reconciliation: https://youtu.be/WroZNuoQ9QM

Saturday Dec 06, 2025
2nd Sunday of Advent (Ages 9-12): Axes and Fire?
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, year A.

Saturday Nov 29, 2025
1st Sunday of Advent (Ages 3-6): Come, Lord Jesus!
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 1st Sunday of Advent, year A.

Saturday Nov 29, 2025
1st Sunday of Advent (Ages 6-9): One...In the Likeness of God
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 1st Sunday of Advent, year A.

Saturday Nov 29, 2025
1st Sunday of Advent (Ages 9-12): Welcome, Thief!
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 1st Sunday of Advent, year A.




