Canon Thomas ShieldsFeb 7, 20202 minServant King?Jesus, Son of David “This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now to follow him…” Yes, it’s one of my favourites too. Jesus, the...
Canon Thomas ShieldsJan 31, 20202 minManaging PowerThat heehaw feeling If we are honest with ourselves, it is often our failings as leaders that loom large in our minds. Those moments when...
Canon Thomas ShieldsJan 21, 20203 minProphecy 2020 for Leaders Link Welcome to our series on prophecy and leadership. These posts will be published in conjunction with a parish course in St Fillan’s,...
Canon Thomas ShieldsJan 6, 20203 minGetting Started with the MagiFascination In Christian iconography, the Magi featured far earlier than the shepherds, the beasts or the stable. For the first centuries...
Canon Thomas ShieldsDec 16, 20192 minVulnerability – the True Meaning of ChristmasWho Christ is It is often said that the gospel writers, Matthew, Luke and John, wrote their infancy narratives (yes, I include John’s...
Canon Thomas ShieldsDec 12, 20193 minPut the Mass Back into ChristmasThere’s a Place for Us Nostalgia is a much-underrated force for good in our lives. At this time of the year, the playing of Christmas...