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Religious Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Religious books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Religious series? Start with "Gift for God" (1975) and follow publication order through all 41 books.
The complete Religious reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Gift for God
1975
The Love of Christ: Spiritual Counsels
1982
In the Silence of the Heart
1983
Words To Love By
1983
My Life for the Poor
1985
Meditations On The Way Of The Cross
1986
Contemplative In The Heart Of The World
1986
Mary, Mother Of Reconciliations
1987
Heart of Joy
1987
Jesus, the Word to Be Spoken
1987
Love: A Fruit Always in Season
1987
Total Surrender
1990
Living the Word
1990
Loving Jesus
1991
Seeking the Heart of God
1992
Best Gift is Love
1993
Suffering Into Joy
1994
A Simple Path
1995
Meditations from a Simple Path
1996
Blessings of Love
1996
In My Own Words
1996
In the Heart of the World
1997
No Greater Love
1997
The Joy in Loving
1997
A Life for God
1997
Everything Starts from Prayer
1998
Reaching Out in Love
1998
Love, Joy, Peace
1998
Thirsting for God
1999
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
2000
My Dear Children
2002
Like a Drop in the Ocean
2006
Love: The Words and Inspiration of Mother Teresa
2007
Created for Great Things
2008
Jesus Is My All in All
2008
Where There Is Love, There Is God
2010
A Call to Mercy
2016
Straight Words to Kids and Parents
1987
Real Women: Advice, Commentary, and Encouragement for Women Today
1994
Called to Community
2016
Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together
2021
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