thebetterpart3 days ago2 minFifth Sunday of Easter (Ages 6-9): Love This Way(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...
thebetterpartApr 305 min3rd Sunday of Easter (Ages 6-9): Abundance, Mercy, Matter(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...
thebetterpartApr 223 min2nd Sunday of Easter (Ages 6-9): Peace and ForgivenessJohn 20.19-31 The Gospel this week takes place on Sunday evening, the same day that Jesus rises from the dead, so full of the Risen Life...
thebetterpartFeb 103 min6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Level is the Kingdom(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...
thebetterpartFeb 104 min6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Blessed Are You Prophets(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 6:17, 20-26 The...
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...
thebetterpartFeb 44 min5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Noticed(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...
thebetterpartFeb 44 min5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Work Enough For All(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 5.1-11 In the...
thebetterpartJan 284 min4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Prophets Along the Way(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 4.21-30 Last week...
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...
thebetterpartNov 4, 20213 min32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Math With Jesus(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...
thebetterpartNov 4, 20214 min32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): At the Temple(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 12.38-44 In the...
thebetterpartOct 14, 20214 min29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Sharing in His Mission(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 10.35-45 As Jesus...
thebetterpartOct 6, 20212 min28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Treasure(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...
thebetterpartOct 6, 20214 min28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): God Alone(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 10.17-30 In the...
thebetterpartSep 22, 20213 min26th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Close to Jesus(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...
thebetterpartSep 22, 20214 min26th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): It Is Better(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...
thebetterpartSep 22, 20215 min26th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Power of the Name(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 9.38-43, 45,...
thebetterpartSep 15, 20213 min25th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Focus(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...
thebetterpartSep 15, 20214 min25th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Ask a Good Question(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 9.30-37 In the...
thebetterpartSep 8, 20215 min24th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Being(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 8:27-35 Jesus...
thebetterpartJul 7, 20213 min15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Called to be Sent(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...
thebetterpartJul 7, 20214 min15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Sandals and Staff(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 6.7-13 Last...
thebetterpartJul 2, 20214 min14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Take Delight in God(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...
thebetterpartMay 13, 20213 minAscension of the Lord (Ages 9-12): Signs of the SpiritMark 16.15-20 We are reaching the end of the forty-nine days of the Easter season and soon will be celebrating the coming of the Holy...
thebetterpartApr 29, 20213 min5th Sunday of Easter (Ages 6-9): Meno in MeJohn 15.1-8 In the Gospel for this Sunday, we hear Jesus tell part of the parable of the True Vine. This parable gives us so much to...
thebetterpartApr 29, 20215 min5th Sunday of Easter (Ages 9-12): Joy in the VineJohn 15.1-8 Last week, we heard part of the parable of the Good Shepherd. This week we hear, Jesus tell part of the parable of the True...
thebetterpartApr 8, 20213 min2nd Sunday of Easter (Ages 6-9): Peace and ForgivenessJohn 20.19-31 The Gospel this week takes place on Sunday evening, the same day that Jesus is Risen from the dead, filled with the eternal...
thebetterpartJan 28, 20214 min4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Shown, Not Told(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. It is good to hear the Word of God.) Mark 1.21-28 Last...
thebetterpartJan 21, 20213 min3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Know His VoiceMark 1.14-20 Last week we heard about people beginning to follow Jesus. We learned that a disciple is a person who follows someone. In...
thebetterpartJan 21, 20213 min3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Meeting UsMark 1.14-20 Last week we heard St. John's account of how Andrew and Simon Peter become disciples of Jesus. This week we hear St. Mark's...
thebetterpartJan 14, 20213 min2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): FollowJohn 1.35-42 Last week, we heard about John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the River Jordan. At the beginning of the Gospel for this...
thebetterpartJan 14, 20213 min2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Where are you staying?John 1.35-42 Last week, the Gospel took place by the Jordan River at Jesus' baptism. The Gospel for this Sunday takes place the very next...
thebetterpartJan 14, 20215 min2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Who chooses disciples?(Begin by reading the Gospel or have someone read it to you. This way the Word will speak to you first before we think about it...
thebetterpartDec 23, 20204 minFeast of the Holy Family (Ages 6-9): Ordinary and Extraordinary(Adults, you may want to use this reflection instead, written for the Feast of the Presentation in the Temple, Feb. 2nd, 2020.) Luke...
thebetterpartNov 25, 20203 min1st Sunday of Advent (Ages 6-9): In the Master's Home(Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the...
thebetterpartOct 28, 20205 minFeast of All Saints (Ages 9-12): Already, but Not Yet(You may have notice that I keep converting "kingdom of heaven" to "kingdom of God." The phrase that is used in the Bible can be...
thebetterpartOct 15, 20205 min29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Offering Ourselves(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. It is good to hear the Word of God.) Matthew 22.15-21...
thebetterpartSep 23, 20203 min26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Saying and Doing the Will(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...
thebetterpartSep 23, 20204 min26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-11): The Author of Our Actions(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Matthew 21.28-32 Often...
thebetterpartAug 29, 20203 min22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Peter's Choice(Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the...
thebetterpartAug 29, 20204 min22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): What Will They Give in Return for Their Life?(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Matthew 16.21-27 Last...
thebetterpartJun 27, 20203 min13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Comfortable in Our Home13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you...
thebetterpartJun 27, 20202 min13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Welcoming and Being Welcomed13th 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....
thebetterpartJun 20, 20202 min12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): To Reveal the Hidden12th 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...
thebetterpartJun 20, 20203 min12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Acknowledged12th 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....
thebetterpartMay 23, 20202 minAscension Sunday (Ages 3-6): DisciplesAscension 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,...
thebetterpartMay 23, 20203 minAscension Sunday (Ages 9-12): I With You AmAscension 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...