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The Twenty Eighth Day of the Four Men Boot Camp

1/1/2012

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Conversion of Nazis
(Excerpt of the Shadow of His Wings
by Fr. Goldmann)

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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


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


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11 Comments
Freddie L. Cortes
1/6/2012 10:47:46 am

Father God, how is it that we could not pray one hour with You. In the name of Jesus, give us the strength to do as these women do, to pray day in and night out for prisoners, and lost souls all over the world, even if we never see their conversion or the number of new converts. In the name of Jesus, open our spiritual eyes and the eyes of out heart to all of Your truths which you reveal according to your will. In the name of Jesus show us how to be worthy. Amen.

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Daisy Tamani
5/7/2012 11:14:50 am

Amen.

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ROSALINE
5/10/2012 05:06:04 pm

AMEN

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Oscar Olague
6/8/2012 10:46:25 pm

Where sin is great, grace abounds! thanks to the lord!

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Phil Howard
8/1/2012 11:00:55 am

I read that book when I first became a convert. I remember it was so powerful I read it in l or 2 days.

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Timoteo Saldana Honesto
3/26/2013 01:49:07 am

I do believe a movie was made. Also another little known fact was the Commandant of the camp Saint Maximillian died in was also converted and accepted his punishment of death. Then there was the trio that saved Assisi. One of the trio was a Wehrmacht Doctor of the Catholic faith.

Blessings,
Timoteo, OFS

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Jesse
6/4/2013 04:23:38 am

I am going to make a point to read this book. I am a new convert to Catholic faith. I am looking foward to reading it. I took a picture, with my phone, of the cover so that I could remember the name and what the cover looked like.

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Bob
9/16/2013 05:05:40 am

This book looks like a compelling example of what wonderful results can come from prayer and sacrifice through good example (deeds).

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David E Mello
9/28/2013 01:49:31 am

Completion of day 28 – amen

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Sean
3/3/2014 10:21:46 pm

I heard the story from lighthouse Catholic media. I believe it's under the same name. It's amazing how God works. Our God is awesome an awesome God!

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Al link
3/31/2017 01:16:33 pm

Great book! There's a nun that he meets that tells him that he's going to be a priest. He's confused, knowing the predicament that he's in. She continually prays to God for him. He came so close to death, but yet, by her intercession, he indeed becomes a priest. Amazing.

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