thebetterpartFeb 43 min5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Abundance(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...
thebetterpartJan 133 min2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): The Mother of Jesus Knows(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...
thebetterpartJan 134 min2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): The Seventh Jar(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) John 2.1-12 The...
thebetterpartDec 25, 20214 minFeast of the Holy Family (Ages 6-9): Feeding a Need(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...
thebetterpartDec 24, 20214 minFeast of the Holy Family (Ages 9-12): Taking Ownership (Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 2.41-52 The feast...
thebetterpartOct 21, 20213 min30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Mercy to Give(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...
thebetterpartOct 21, 20214 min30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Mercy and Faith(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...
thebetterpartOct 21, 20214 min30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Living the Miracle(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 10.46-52 Often,...
thebetterpartAug 11, 20213 minAssumption of Mary (Ages 6-9): She Believes(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...
thebetterpartJul 2, 20215 min14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Prophet Like Him(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 6.1-6 After...
thebetterpartJun 16, 20214 min12th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Fear of the LORD(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 4.35-41 In the...
thebetterpartMar 10, 20213 min4th Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): Filling Us With Eternal Life(If your parish is using the readings from year A, please click here for reflection.) John 3.14-21 In the Gospel for this Sunday, Jesus...
thebetterpartMar 10, 20215 min4th Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): Time to Become(If your parish is using the readings from year A, please click here for reflection.) John 3.14-21 In the Gospel for this Sunday, Jesus...
thebetterpartFeb 10, 20213 min6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Stretches Out His HandMark 1.40-45 In the Gospel for this Sunday, a person who has leprosy comes to Jesus. The man is supposed to stay far away from other...
thebetterpartAug 22, 20204 min21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Working Through Our Faith(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Matthew 16.13-20 At...
thebetterpartAug 14, 20203 min20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Eyes on Jesus(Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very fluent reader.) Matthew 15.21-28 The Gospel this week...
thebetterpartAug 14, 20205 min20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Surprised by Faith(I'm going to include the whole Gospel at the beginning of the reflection so you do not need to go and read it first unless you wish to.)...
thebetterpartAug 8, 20204 min19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Fear and Faith(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Matthew 14.22-33 Last...
thebetterpartMar 27, 20203 min5th Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): The One Coming into the World5th Sunday of Lent, 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...
thebetterpartMar 18, 20204 min4th Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): Gift first. Then faith.4th Sunday of Lent, Year A 6-9 year olds John 9.1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 (full reading: John 9.1-41) In the Gospel reading for this Sunday,...
thebetterpartOct 19, 20193 minDeeper KnowingLuke 18:1-8 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C In today's Gospel, Jesus tells us a parable about prayer. We know that parables are...
thebetterpartOct 19, 20192 minTurn our Eyes Towards the One with the PowerLuke 18:1-8 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C In today's Gospel, Jesus tells us a parable about prayer. We know that parables are...
thebetterpartOct 11, 20192 minLord, Open my Lips...Luke 17.11-19 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C A strange thing happens in the Gospel we hear today. Ten people who are sick ask Jesus...
thebetterpartOct 11, 20191 minPraise God!Luke 17.11-19 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C In the Gospel today, we hear about 10 people who are sick who ask Jesus for a gift....
thebetterpartOct 5, 20192 minFaith the Size of a Mustard SeedLuke 17.5-10 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C If you had faith the size of a mustard seed... What is faith? Faith is being certain of...