Selfless: The Story of Sr. Theophane's Missionary Life in the Jungles of Papua New Guinea - Hardcover

Selfless is the story of Sister Theophane, a passionate, driven nun dedicated to serving the poor around the world.

Discover the inspiring story of how a precocious young girl from upstate New York became a servant and apostle to the poor in the jungle missions of Papua New Guinea, and, eventually, a prisoner of the Japanese in World War II.

Selfless: The Story of Sr. Theophane\'s Missionary Life in the Jungles of Papua New Guinea was written in 1946 by a fellow sister of the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters, but it is just now being published for the first time.

Long held in anonymity, Sr. Theophane's amazing life of service and apostolic zeal is now finally being revealed to the world. Her story is a breathtaking tale that will inspire a new generation of Catholics to heed the call of service to Christ and others.

Sister Theophane's story is a breathtaking tale that will inspire a new generation of Catholics to heed the call of service to Christ and to others. Relive the events of this humble nun's remarkable life, including:
- Convincing her father to let her enter the convent
- Strengthening her relationship with God through her early struggles as a novice
- Finally achieving her life-long dream to be a foreign missionary
- Taking on the unique and exotic challenges of the jungles of Papua New Guinea
- Offering the ultimate sacrifice in the midst of her selfless service to God and the people she served
Set against the wild, untamed, and beautiful backdrop of Papua New Guinea, Selfless is an exciting, joyful, and inspiring glimpse into the heart of a true missionary - and a true servant of God.