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Hello, good people :)
After 7 years of publishing The Better Part, I am ready to stop.
As many of you probably recognize, the reflections simply repeat every three years, following the calendar of the Church. Using the search bar above, you can type in the Sunday you are looking for (eg. 20th Sunday) and the reflections that match will show up. Until Advent 2026, you are looking for "year A" reflections.
The podcast will continue. You can find it on most Podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean).
God bless you all and the children you serve.
Paula
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): More Special than the Sparrows
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, the Gospel this Sunday mentions "those who kill the body..." You may not want...
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Jun 20, 20203 min read
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): To Reveal the Hidden
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 6-9 year olds (Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very...
thebetterpart
Jun 20, 20202 min read
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Acknowledged
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 9-12 year olds (Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you....
thebetterpart
Jun 20, 20203 min read
The Body and Blood of Christ (Ages 3-6): I AM the Living Bread
The Body and Blood of Christ, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you...
thebetterpart
Jun 13, 20202 min read
The Body and Blood of Christ (Ages 6-9): Bread for Abiding
The Body and Blood of Christ, Year A 6-9 year olds (Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very...
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Jun 13, 20203 min read
The Body and Blood of Christ (Ages 9-12): God Feeds
The Body and Blood of Christ, Year A 9-12 year olds (Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you....
thebetterpart
Jun 13, 20203 min read
Trinity Sunday (Ages 3-6): Who Are You, God?
Trinity Sunday, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the...
thebetterpart
Jun 6, 20202 min read
Trinity Sunday (Ages 6-9): What God did, God does
Trinity Sunday, Year A 6-9 year olds (Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very fluent reader.)...
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Jun 6, 20202 min read
Trinity Sunday (Ages 9-12): The Syrup of God
Trinity Sunday, Year A 9-12 year olds (Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is...
thebetterpart
Jun 6, 20204 min read
Pentecost (Ages 3-6): Never Alone
Pentecost, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, the Gospel for Pentecost is John 20.19-23, the same as the 2nd Sunday of Easter. This reflection...
thebetterpart
May 30, 20203 min read
Pentecost (Ages 6-9): Tongues, as of Fire
Pentecost, Year A 6-9 year olds (Adults, the Gospel for Pentecost is John 20.19-23, the same as the 2nd Sunday of Easter. This reflection...
thebetterpart
May 30, 20203 min read
Pentecost (Ages 9-12): Each of Us
Pentecost, Year A 9-12 year olds (The Gospel for Pentecost is John 20.19-23, the same as the 2nd Sunday of Easter. This reflection will...
thebetterpart
May 30, 20203 min read
Ascension Sunday (Ages 3-6): Disciples
Ascension Sunday, Year A 3-6 year olds (In Canada, on the 7th Sunday of Easter, we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus. Adults,...
thebetterpart
May 23, 20202 min read
Ascension Sunday (Ages 6-9): Not Another Death
Ascension Sunday, Year A 6-9 year olds (In Canada, on the 7th Sunday of Easter, we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus. Adults,...
thebetterpart
May 23, 20203 min read
Ascension Sunday (Ages 9-12): I With You Am
Ascension Sunday, Year A 9-12 year olds (In Canada, on the 7th Sunday of Easter, we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus. Begin...
thebetterpart
May 23, 20203 min read
6th Sunday of Easter (Ages 3-6): The Advocate
6th Sunday of Easter, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could...
thebetterpart
May 16, 20204 min read
6th Sunday of Easter (Ages 6-9): The Spirit of Love
6th Sunday of Easter, Year A 6-9 year olds (Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very fluent...
thebetterpart
May 16, 20204 min read
6th Sunday of Easter (Ages 9-12): On That Day
6th Sunday of Easter, Year A 9-12 year olds (Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word...
thebetterpart
May 16, 20204 min read
5th Sunday of Easter (Ages 3-6): Remember Who He Is
5th Sunday of Easter, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could...
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May 9, 20202 min read
5th Sunday of Easter (Ages 6-9): Knowing the Way
5th Sunday of Easter, Year A 6-9 year olds (Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very fluent...
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May 9, 20203 min read
5th Sunday of Easter (Ages 9-12): Sacrament
5th Sunday of Easter, Year A 9-12 year olds (Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word...
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May 9, 20203 min read
Good Shepherd Sunday (Ages 3-6): The Voice of the Good Shepherd
4th Sunday of Easter, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could...
thebetterpart
May 2, 20202 min read
Good Shepherd Sunday (Ages 6-9): Abundance
4th Sunday of Easter, Year A 6-9 year olds (Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very fluent...
thebetterpart
May 2, 20203 min read
Good Shepherd Sunday (Ages 9-12): The Smell of the Shepherd at the Gate
4th Sunday of Easter, Year A 9-12 year olds (Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word...
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May 2, 20203 min read
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