That was my first meeting with the Franciscan Missionary Sisters, and it was to mean much to me, for these good Sisters sympathized with our poverty and started a wave of assistance; soon autos came, loaded with good food and clothing and other articles. This great and unexpected help from the “enemy”—for they were all French—this true love which the Sisters showed, was the best possible advertisement for our religion. I was aware that many of the men who lined up to receive some of these precious gifts were there only for what they could get; but we asked no questions, simply giving to all no matter what their religion or philosophy of life; that, too, won many hearts.
More important than these material gifts was the fact that these Sisters prayed for the conversion of the prisoners. Day and night they prayed before the Blessed Sacrament for the conversion of the Nazis, not only the Sisters in Midelt, but also those in another convent. Soon we had a dozen convents in North Africa praying and making sacrifices for our camp. In the face of such storming of heaven, many men lost all resistance, expelled the unbelief and paganism of the Nazi credo from their hearts, and accepted belief in God; after some months of prodding they came to confession and received their second First Holy Communion.
Extracted from: The Shadow of His Wings: True Story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann OFM by Ignatius Press
Another example of the power of prayer and sacrifice leading to the conversion of sinners. This book is incredible and I recommend it Highly for every possible reason. I see a movie being made some day but do not wait as the read will help you very much to Seek First the Kingdom of God.
Keep up the great work,
In Christ,
Big Brother#2
The Shadow of His Wings: True Story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann OFM by Ignatius Press
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 civilian 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. Illustrated
"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
http://www.ignatius.com/Products/SHW-P/the-shadow-of-his-wings.aspx
More important than these material gifts was the fact that these Sisters prayed for the conversion of the prisoners. Day and night they prayed before the Blessed Sacrament for the conversion of the Nazis, not only the Sisters in Midelt, but also those in another convent. Soon we had a dozen convents in North Africa praying and making sacrifices for our camp. In the face of such storming of heaven, many men lost all resistance, expelled the unbelief and paganism of the Nazi credo from their hearts, and accepted belief in God; after some months of prodding they came to confession and received their second First Holy Communion.
Extracted from: The Shadow of His Wings: True Story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann OFM by Ignatius Press
Another example of the power of prayer and sacrifice leading to the conversion of sinners. This book is incredible and I recommend it Highly for every possible reason. I see a movie being made some day but do not wait as the read will help you very much to Seek First the Kingdom of God.
Keep up the great work,
In Christ,
Big Brother#2
The Shadow of His Wings: True Story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann OFM by Ignatius Press
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 civilian 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. Illustrated
"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
http://www.ignatius.com/Products/SHW-P/the-shadow-of-his-wings.aspx
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