The Shadow of His Wings

The True Story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann

By: Gereon Karl Goldmann

Narrated by: Scott Russell

Rarely has a book had such an impact on so many of us here at Ignatius Press. It is one of the most powerful and moving books we have come across. If you can only buy one book this season, this must be the one. 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.

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Finished in just a couple days. So Good!

The story is like an adventure novel, but it really happened. I remember listening and thinking I must’ve gotten close to the climax and then realizing that was just the first quarter! I rarely re-read books, but I probably will for this one.

an inspiring story

Not preachy, just a powerful witness to Providence and a Grace in the life of one priest.