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Faith and Calling
My name is Mary Rathbone, and I am a Lay Reader in the Church of England.
My life has been shaped by faith, resilience, and hope in Jesus, and I’ve found that even the hardest times can be educational and reveal glimpses of God’s presence.
This blog is my way of sharing the spiritual truths I have learned during a lifelong search for answers.
Ministry and Outreach
I trained at the Diocese Theological College for three years before being licensed by the Bishop of St Albans to preach, teach, and lead worship.
Ministerial work consistently deepens my understanding of scripture, which in turn strengthens my desire to share this with others.
Why I Blog
This blog is for anyone seeking answers to life’s difficult questions, whether new to faith or not.
I use hymns, scripture, nature imagery, and other visual aids to help bring spiritual concepts alive.
My aim is to help readers see that hope in Jesus is not idealistic thinking—it is a practical, sustaining, and enriching truth.
What Inspires Me
I draw inspiration from the natural world, the quiet rhythm of everyday life, and the simple joy of observing people.
These influences shape my writing and remind me that faith is woven into ordinary moments as much as in extraordinary ones.
Prepared by Experience
For many years, I worked in marketing at IBM and later ran my own consultancy. The communication and IT skills I developed then help me share faith here in ways I hope are clear and relatable.
