Longtime Married Readers, We Want to Hear from You! Introducing The Sophia Series.

Sophia is the Greek word for “wisdom.” With marriage comes an unveiling: emotional, physical, spiritual. The raw of who we are. And in that vulnerability, we are given the grace of a holy wisdom, born of experience and time. We invite you to share yours.

Sisterhood, community, and honest dialogue have become cornerstones of the Spoken Bride community, with all thanks to the Father and to your authenticity and sincerity. In that spirit of honesty, we know that behind every picture-perfect wedding photo is an imperfect bride and groom, striving always to live out free, faithful, fruitful, and total love. The Sophia Series will feature testimonies from longtime married women (five years or more) who have endured the fire of purification in their married life and emerged transcendent.

Maybe your purification has involved conversion to the Catholic faith, infertility, loss, addiction, or illness. Maybe your relationship has been tested by your own weaknesses or by others’ involvement. Here is a place for giving voice to the redemption of these trials. Our goal is that this series feels like sitting down with a friend, sharing in truthful, humble conversation and ultimately affirming the reality and goodness of Catholic marriage.

There is no Resurrection without the Crucifixion. The path to heaven comes only by way of Calvary. Yet there is never a doubt that suffering has meaning and purpose; that the Father never leaves our side and that through every cross, grace abounds. We hope you’ll trust us with your experiences and we pray your witness bears fruit for other brides--women who, like you, are on a lifetime pilgrimage in this vocation of marriage.

Feeling called to share your story of triumph from hardship? Submit your Sophia Series submission below.

Submissions are continually accepted and considered.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Website or Blog

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Include a Dropbox link with the following images:

Headshot, Wedding Day, and Current Photo of you with your spouse and/or family. Must be at least 950px. Please give credit for any professional photography.

Years Married

Must be married for AT LEAST 5 years.

Anniversary Date:

My Testimony:

We're eager to hear your story of a cross that has ultimately strengthened and affirmed your married life. Please include how you met your husband, details about your courtship and discernment of marriage, the issue that brought difficulty to your relationship, its resolution or outcome, your takeaway from the experience, and any other relevant info you feel called to share.

In three sentences, share three pieces of advice for newer brides:

Include a short bio:

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Feeling called to share your story of triumph from hardship? Submit your Sophia Series submission below.

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