
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 17, 2025
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Listen To His Voice
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): The Mother of Jesus Knows
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): The Seventh Jar
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C.

Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Baptism of the Lord (Ages 3-6): Let God Love
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 3-6 year olds for the Baptism of the Lord, year C.

Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Baptism of the Lord (Ages 6-9): The Power of Prayer
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 6-9 year olds for the Baptism of the Lord, year C.

Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Baptism of the Lord (Ages 9-12): Soaking Up The Love
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the Baptism of the Lord, year C.