Portrait of Josemaría Escrivá

Josemaría Escrivá books in order

Spanish priest, writer and Catholic saint

Lived
1902–1975
Country
Spain
Books
7

Josemaría Escrivá published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Way (1934).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Josemaría Escrivá

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Way (1934)

    256 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Way of the Cross (1983)

    123 pages

  2. Conversations with Josemaría Escrivá (2002)

    201 pages

Other books in order

  1. Holy Rosary (1953)

    103 pages

  2. Christ Is Passing by (1974)

    295 pages

  3. Friends of God (1981)

    301 pages

  4. In Love with the Church (2002)

    107 pages

About Josemaría Escrivá

Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer y Albás was a Spanish Catholic priest who founded Opus Dei, an organization of laypeople and priests dedicated to the principle of everyday holiness. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Josemaría Escrivá FAQ

How many books has Josemaría Escrivá written?
Josemaría Escrivá published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Josemaría Escrivá's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Way.
What is Josemaría Escrivá's last book?
The Way (1934).
What is Josemaría Escrivá's most famous book?
The Way (1934) is Josemaría Escrivá's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.