Phe and the Work of Death

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When we die, do we die alone? Even when surrounded by loved ones, the dying person enters into an aloneness, a realm where the living cannot reach. But is it possible that other beings surround us as we enter and then depart the final earthly stage? In this breathtaking book, Author Mary Demmler, an Episcopal priest, allows us to hear the voice of such a being, a companion and guide during the very last stage of life in a variety of human beings undergoing the ultimate separation.
“Phe and the Work of Death” is a book like no other.
In this story, you will hear Phe’s voice, as you visit the dying with her, feeling the hope of the presences, and knowing their compassion and awareness of centuries-long experience with dying. In the process we witness changes even in the beings themselves. This is a comforting book, filled with love and with hope. Death, after all, is not the end. When we die, do we die alone? Even when surrounded by loved ones, the dying person enters into an aloneness, a realm where the living cannot reach. But is it possible that other beings surround us as we enter and then depart the final earthly stage? In this breathtaking book, Author Mary Demmler, an Episcopal priest, allows us to hear the voice of such a being, a companion and guide during the very last stage of life in a variety of human beings undergoing the ultimate separation. Mary R. H. Demmler lives in the north Georgia mountains with her family. She and her husband work at an international boarding and day school and she has been an Episcopal priest since 2004. She publishes regularly on her blog prayerfulkitchen.blog and leads retreats and workshops throughout the year. She has served at churches large and small and currently enjoys her work as a chaplain for more than 600 children from 50+ countries. On the weekends she guest preaches and leads worship at churches across Georgia.

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