The Shadow of His Wings - The True Story Of Fr. Gereon Goldmann, OFM

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An amazing true life story about...

Word War II,
Love,
Prayer,
Faith,
Sacrifice,
and how nothing is impossible for God.

Here is the astonishing true story of the harrowing experiences of a young German seminarian drafted into Hitler's dreaded SS at the onset of World War II. Without betraying his Christian ideals, against all odds, and in the face of Evil, Gereon Goldmann was able to complete his priestly training, be ordained, and secretly minister to German Catholic soldiers and innocent civilians victims caught up in the horrors of war. How it all came to pass will astound you.

Father Goldmann tells of his own incredible experiences of the trials of war, his many escapes from almost certain death, and the diabolical persecution that he and his fellow Catholic soldiers encountered on account of their faith. What emerges is an extraordinary witness to the workings of Divine Providence and the undying power of love, prayer, faith, and sacrifice.

This is a story that you will want to share with others.

"An incredible and gripping account of survival by Divine Providence alone. This book proves again the insanity of war and the way that God is able to bring good out of evil if one has faith. This book gives you a lot to think about."
—Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR, Author, Arise from Darkness

"The Shadow of His Wings is truly an amazing book. From the first line to the last, the reader will be captivated. This book is a must."
—Alice von Hildebrand, Author, By Love Refined

"This book shows the workings of grace in the most difficult of conditions. A fascinating, gripping true story of a clerical life we can hardly imagine."
—Fr. James V. Schall, S.J., Georgetown University

 

 

 

 

 

The Story of a True Prayer Warrior, Soldier, and Priest Who Laid Down His Life for Christ

     I read Shadow of His Wings after hearing a friend sing its praises time and again.  Though I’m not one to read many tomes that are predominantly about war, I took exception to this story and am grateful I did.  Never before have I read about such profound faith being lived out in such unbelievable ways in the midst of a soldier in the midst of battle. 

      There were times when reading that I laughed aloud at the complete and utter audacity of this priest/soldier/nurse.  Though steadfast in faith, boldly outspoken, and extremely courageous, even this man was amazed by how prayer and intercession made the impossible possible when it came to a number of circumstances.  His journey to priesthood is not by any stretch of the imagination normal, nor are the ways he lives out his call to be a man of the cloth once he does finally get ordained. 

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