Faith Is the Substance: The Life of Mother Theodore Guerin, Foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana

Faith Is The Substance is a biography of Mother Theodore Guerin, the foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary of the Woods in Indiana. Written by Katherine Burton, the book explores the life of Mother Theodore, from her early years in France to her journey to America and the establishment of her religious order. The book delves into the challenges Mother Theodore faced as a woman in a male-dominated society, including the difficulties she encountered in gaining approval for her community from the Catholic Church. Through it all, Mother Theodore's unwavering faith and dedication to her mission shine through, making her an inspiring figure for readers of all backgrounds. Faith Is The Substance is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.