At the Hour of Our Death

“While the theme of this book, death and eternal life, is always relevant, it is perhaps more pertinent now than ever in the face of our current health crisis. These meditations have already consoled and strengthened the faith of many people when confronting the death or illness of someone they love. Now, by the grace of this translation, they will provide spiritual nourishment to many more.”


—Christoph Schönborn, archbishop of Vienna





“A look which is all at once bold, candid, and full of hope into the ultimate reality which

awaits each and every one of us—death. An invitation to contemplate the hour of our

death in order to discover its deepest meaning. Fr. Jean-Miguel teaches us how to

live while remaining mindful of death, the purpose of which is to serve as the gateway

to blessed eternity.”


—Kestutis Kevalas, Archbishop of Kaunas, Lithuania





“Fr. Jean-Miguel Garrigues . . . presents the mystery of death as the culmination of our journey in this world, a loving encounter with God, who asks us to freely accept the gift of eternal life. This book encourages us to accompany the dying with compassion . . . and to prepare ourselves for the day when we, too, will be called to accomplish, in the company of Jesus, the great ‘Passover’ from this life to the house of our heavenly Father.”


—Dom Philippe Dupont, Abbot of Solesmes, France





“The most human thing that Jesus did was to die. Death unites us all, even though we sometimes want to downplay or even ignore that fact. That is why this beautiful new book is for everyone. Insightful, touching, and, above all, real, At the Hour of Our Death is an invitation to gaze upon this quintessentially human part of our life with clear eyes, an open mind, and a trusting heart. It is an essential book about an essential part of everyone’s life.”


—James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage