
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

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
2nd Sunday of Lent (Ages 3-6): Peek At The Risen Life
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, year A.

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
2nd Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): Making A Dwelling
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, year A.

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
2nd Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): A Moment For Them
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, year A.

Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
1st Sunday of Lent (Ages 3-6): Listening Only To The Voice of God
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 1st Sunday of Lent, year A.

Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
1st Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): Gathered Into Love
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 1st Sunday of Lent, year A.

Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
1st Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): The Way of God
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 1st Sunday of Lent, year A.




