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The Miracle Ship Kindle Edition

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YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT YOU'RE READING
BUT EVERY WORD IS TRUE!!

Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe in demonic possession? Do you believe in exorcism? John Gillespie has been gifted with a most extraordinary power. This true account of his life and ministry, of the miracles and deliverances that follow his prayers, will amaze you. If you read and liked Miracles Do Happen, you’ll love The Miracle Ship.

Like the prophets of old, every so often God raises up a special person to address the needs of their generation. John Gillespie is a man for our times. [Eilish Cummins, daughter of Larry Cummins]

This is a fascinating story of an incredible man. His journey has been fleshed out in an understandable, yet thought-provoking manner through the able pen of O’Hare [Luana Erlich, author of One Night in Tehran, When Camels Fly, etc.]

Spoke directly to me and forced me to re-assess myself, my beliefs, my faith, my spirituality, and just about everything I thought I knew [Joy Nwosu Lo-Bamijoko, author of Mirror of Our Lives, etc.]

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BE TRANSFORMED BY READING THE MIRACLE SHIP

It is difficult reading about the pain John Gillespie endured for 12 years as he prayed consistently for God to answer his prayer for healing the ball and socket of his leg. However, because we come to understand the extent of his pain and the consistency of his faith through the 12 years, we are better able to appreciate the healing when it comes as well as the deeper purpose given to John by God. In other words, it is almost as if we, too, are transformed along with John when his transformation takes place.

I am very appreciative of testimonial stories and this one ranks as the best one I've ever read (so far). As another reviewer stated, there is much to chew on. It is actually inspiring my wife and I toward a greater faith and assurance that God answers prayers as we consistently and fervently pray them. I am very grateful this author has told John's story. I am 3/4 through and my spirit soars in anticipation of what I've yet to read.

As a previous New Ager, my belief about hell and Satan and his minions (demons) was that it is superstitious and ridiculous. If you are like me, you might be turned off by this and be tempted to lay the book down. Don't do it. Read on, as I did. This book begins to delve into this dark supernatural realm because John Gillespie was made sensitive to demonic activity. It became necessary for the healing work God has given him so that he could recognize when dark forces were blocking healing. Brian O'Hare has carefully constructed this book so that those who have closed their eyes to this type of activity can begin to safely open them, because Brian and John make it clear that there is truly nothing to fear as long as Jesus Christ is Lord in your life and all your trust is in Him.

It is interesting to note that Jesus Christ did three things fairly equally in His ministry on earth--He preached the Gospel, He healed the sick and He cast out demons. I appreciate Brian's book helping to open my eyes to this third aspect of Jesus' ministry--and John's ministry as well. As I continue reading The Miracle Ship, I am continually pleasantly surprised at the humble witness of John Gillespie and the wonderfully careful construction of this, Brian O'Hare's book.

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Brian O'Hare, MA, Ph.D., is a retired assistant director of a large regional college of further and higher education. Married, three children, ten grandchildren, one great grandchild. He plays golf three times a week off a ten handicap and does a lot of voluntary work. Any writing he has previously done was academic...very much restricted to a very specific readership. Several articles in educational journals were followed by a number of book-length reports for the Dept. of Education and the University of Ulster. He has also written an interesting biography of a man who daily performs amazing miracles of healing...The Miracle Ship. That is currently available in Amazon's Kindle bookstore. Hopefully those who read it will spread the word and write reviews to help John's message to reach the hearts of many, many people. Brian had a liver disease since childhood which resulted in him taking early retirement a number of years ago. In 2002 he had a liver transplant but is strong and healthy now. He continued to do academic writing well into his retirement and followed that with a memoir about his liver transplant, dealing with the physical, emotional and spiritual experiences that came from that period in his life (A Spiritual Odyssey, published by Columba Press, Dublin). Recently he experienced a desire to write fiction. Hence Fallen Men. It is a story about three priests...but it is religious in much the same way Thornbirds was religious. He has also finished a second book. It's quite different from Fallen Men... a detective mystery inspired by an old 14th century painting of the Last Judgement. It's called "The Doom Murders" available on Kindle. He is currently writing a third book, "The 11.05 Killings" featuring the same detectives as in The Doom Murders. Also now available on Kindle is the story of Brian's liver transplant and the growth in spirit he experienced as he waited for almost a year, not knowing if he was going to live or die. See: "A Spiritual Odyssey [Diary of an Ordinary Catholic]"

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brian O'Hare
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Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2013
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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About Brian O'Hare, MA, Ph.D

Brian O'Hare's early writing was academic but when he decided to write fiction, his success surprised him. His books have won several awards and his first mystery novel, Angel of Death, led to the award-winning Inspector Sheehan Mysteries series. There are eight books in the series with a ninth on the way.

Before retirement he was Assistant Director of the Southern Regional College in Northern Ireland. Married, with three children, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, he now writes full-time. For many years he and his wife enjoyed travelling, especially in France. He also enjoys reading, chess and plays golf twice a week.

Reviewers say that O'Hare writes with a keen eye for detail with his tales evolving at a surprisingly fast pace, that he leans towards the human side of his characters,that he imbues them with a real-world presence that is in turn witty and passionate. If you are interested in discovering whether or not there is any truth to these judgements, the novels are available on Amazon, sometimes at a reduced rate.

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Customers find this book spiritually uplifting and thought-provoking, describing it as an incredible journey through life. Moreover, the writing is well-executed, and customers appreciate its practical value, with one noting how it helps readers recognize how to pray about situations. Additionally, the book is easy to read and customers find it engaging, with one comparing it to attending a retreat. They express interest in the healing process and appreciate its realistic portrayal of divine reality.

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49 customers mention content, 46 positive, 3 negative

Customers find the book inspiring and spiritually uplifting, describing it as extraordinary and thought-provoking, with one customer noting it serves as a powerful reminder of spiritual warfare.

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Best book that I have read in a while. Completely overwhelming but very inspiring.. John is an amazing man with an amazing gift..Read more

Stunning! What an incredible story what an incredible man. Thank you John Gillespie for your commitment...Read more

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Customers enjoy the story of the book, describing it as an incredible journey through life, with one customer comparing it to attending a retreat.

This is a fascinating story of an incredible man....Read more

Stunning! What an incredible story what an incredible man. Thank you John Gillespie for your commitment...Read more

This is a heart warming story that opened my eyes and challenged me on so many levels....Read more

...A true story, this book takes us along an incredible journey....Read more

14 customers mention practical, 14 positive, 0 negative

Customers find the book practical and valuable, appreciating its teaching elements and lessons that shake them to the core, with one customer noting how it helps recognize how to pray about situations.

...This is a very practical book as it details many things that can prevent one’s healing....Read more

...telling of the stories of the 1,000s of healings, but there is good practical advice for those who are open to it. This is happening in our time!...Read more

I love this book! There is so much valuable knowledge the average Christian does not know about....Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and understandable.

This book was a quick read; so enthralling that I couldn’t put it down....Read more

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...It’s an easy read and I’ve never been much of a reader and I had a hard time putting this book down. I highly recommend this book!Read more

...His journey has been fleshed out in an understandable, yet thought-provoking manner through the able pen of O’Hare....Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is very well written and that the author did a marvelous job. One customer particularly appreciates the content about ancestral healings.

...The book is very well written and easy to understand. You can't do anything but grow in the Lord by reading this book. I highly recommend this book.Read more

...O'Hare is an excellent writer with the ability to write clearly....Read more

Written well, it involves our faith as it should be ~ all inclusive in daily activities. It is a book that I found hard to put down!Read more

A must read for Catholics in my opinion. Written very simply. Exposing many hazards we are exposing ourselves to, often we're oblivious.Read more

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Customers find the book engaging, with one describing it as a gripping read with interesting events.

This book was a quick read; so enthralling that I couldn’t put it down....Read more

Very interesting events related in this book regarding healings taking place in Ireland by God through the author....Read more

This is an excellent read. I am truly engaged while reading it and when I'm not reading, I am still thinking about the story and characters....Read more

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7 customers mention healing, 7 positive, 0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's focus on the healing process, with one mentioning its emphasis on generational healing and another noting how it builds up God's people.

...the framework of what is presented: the love and mercy of God, generational healing, the tremendous power of forgiveness, faith, and the reality of...Read more

...This man is used by God to teach and heal God's people. The book is very well written and easy to understand....Read more

...This book holds great interest in the healing process and John’s relationship with God....Read more

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7 customers mention realism, 6 positive, 1 negative

Customers appreciate the realism of the book, with individual reviews highlighting its portrayal of divine intervention, faith, and the recognition of evil influences like terrorism.

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...While diabolical influence is easily recognizable in terrorism, torture and satanic rites, most of us don't recognize Satan as having such great...Read more

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Paul Lisney
A definite keeper for your home library
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018
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This book was a quick read; so enthralling that I couldn’t put it down. It brought me into conversation with Our Lord as I thought about my own life and family as I read the various stories of real people and their lives. The author did a marvelous job and the book was set up in a sensible way, the first section being about John, the Lord’s instrument, and the following sections divided based on the various types of healings and causes of the illnesses or maladies. The power of it is that readers will inevitably start to look at their own lives, including family, friends and loved ones, within the framework of what is presented: the love and mercy of God, generational healing, the tremendous power of forgiveness, faith, and the reality of evil. It is not a book for the squeamish as it brings the reality of the enemy up close. “Do not be afraid” Our Lord says!
I don’t think one can read this book without growing closer to God in one way or another. This book is without a doubt part of my own journey and will remain in my personal library unless I give it to someone who is in need of it. If this happens, then I will buy another copy for myself!! May God bless John and his ministry of prayer and healing, and Brian, the author, who bravely brought John’s story and others through him to the public.

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and the story has many Catholic elements that may not be easily understood by someone not familiar with the Catholic faith
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This is a fascinating story of an incredible man. His journey has been fleshed out in an understandable, yet thought-provoking manner through the able pen of O’Hare. There’s much to be considered here regarding God’s hand on healing, prayer and miracles.

The demonic world is a dominate theme in the book, and the story has many Catholic elements that may not be easily understood by someone not familiar with the Catholic faith, but that fact does not deter from the overall message of faith and hope found in the book

O'Hare is an excellent writer with the ability to write clearly. There is a teaching element to the book also, and O'Hare carries this off beautifully.

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this is a truly great book masquerading as a truly great read. I picked it up as a simple good read about a really wonderful Catholic healer and got a powerful insight into my own problems. Too often, so many of us think by ignoring the signs of evil maybe it will just go away and leave us alone. I did this because evil is very scary. All of a sudden in the book I started reading my story in between the lines. The person my parents named me after got very deeply into automatic writing. Everyone one in my family thought this was a wonderful thing. I didn't. Real evil seemed to be unleashed after her death. There were four deaths in the family in six weeks while the rest of the family is still praising her. I was scared and tried to ignore it--I am now going to have some masses said for these people. This book follows my life so closely even though we are totally different people. We started reading the same books at the same time. He is truly a saint, while I remain a miniscule neophyte but the powerful prayers in the book have given me insight and hope. Don't hesitate to read this, you could just help the people you love. PS I know that he really doesn't heal anybody--Jesus does but he has given me the hope to get back up and try again. Thank you so much John for sharing your story

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This is an extraordinary book! Extraordinary in the sense that when I started reading it, I did not know what I was getting into. By the time I realized that this was a purely religious book, my first impulse was, “what is it doing in our reading list?” But, I read on, telling myself that every book deserves a chance to be read.

I am catholic. That was my first appeal about the book, when I discovered, as I read on, that the book was about a catholic miracle worker. A catholic miracle worker that stayed, and worked within the church. They usually will leave to start their own ministries as pentecostals. But this miracle worker stayed a catholic, a lay man, and worked as one within the church. Extraordinary indeed!

As I read further, I started to understand why this book has been listed, and why any other book of any other religion could be listed. Especially if they can teach us life lessons about our spirituality. To read such books does not make us adherents or believers of those religions, but with an open mind, we can learn something and expand our minds by reading such books.

I learned a lot, and the lessons learned shook me to the core. Some in particular spoke directly to me and forced me to re-assess myself, my beliefs, my faith, my spirituality, and just about everything I thought I knew. The lessons learned were very humbling, especially the one about believing that one is serving God, while all the time, one is serving self. That was me.

I will ask anyone reading this book, irrespective of religion or faith, to please keep an open mind and read the book to the end. It will leave you bare. It did me. A little more editing could have made the book a perfect read.

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stella
Great read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2025
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A great read in clear language on a spiritual journey.

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Miss mary
The success of John's healing ministry
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2018
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Encouraged by the way John was given direction from God to begin a healing ministry

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Rusty Madra
Inspiring Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2015
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This is an exceptional book in that it showcases the life and ministry of an exceptional man.

The book takes the reader through the healing, deliverance and preaching of John Gillespie in. Vivid and well written account that is professionally presented.

I would thoroughly recommend the book to all practicing Christians. Primarily as the book presents the very uncomfortable question as to the position of the modern Church in practicing the core tennents of the early Church: Healing, Casting out demons and Preaching the Gospel.

Very thought provoking read presented in a easily digestible format.

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It was an excellent story of faith in action

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Amazing Miracles and Powerful Teaching
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2013
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This is the story of John Gillespie and his work for Our Lord, Jesus Christ in the healing and delivering ministry. It begins in the rugged, but beautiful, terrain of Donegal and ends in the busy streets of Belfast. It follows John's journey through pain, disappointment and search for healing, to his testimonies of miracles which the Lord has worked through his prayer and his hands. But what impresses most about John is his unshakeable faith in God.
Once I had started reading this book I found I could just not put it down. I read it in two or three sittings. The writing is so easy to read and the stories are amazing. John's style is direct and to the point. He shoots straight from the hip. Throughout the book, I found myself crying, laughing and celebrating with John and his family.
The book also is very powerful and direct in its teaching about faith and prayer. It brought me to a greater understanding of Jesus and his power. I also learned a lot about prayer and how to pray.
I would highly recommend this simple but powerful book to everyone, those with or without faith. It has the power to change your life. You won't be disappointed.

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