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ⓘ About Richard Rohr
Richard Rohr is an American Franciscan priest and spiritual author based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He received ordination as a Roman Catholic priest in 1970 and established the New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati in 1971. Later 1987, he founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque. Some of Rohr’s prominent literary works include The Universal Christ, Falling Upward, and Everything Belongs. His spiritual perspective draws deeply from Christian mysticism and the perennial tradition. In 2011, PBS recognized him as “one of the most widely acclaimed authors and speakers on spirituality worldwide.
All Book Series by Richard Rohr
The Wild Mans Journey
Series opener · book 1 of 37 · published 1986 Co-authored · Joseph Martos
From Wild Man to Wise Man
Book 21 of 37 · published 2011 Co-authored · Joseph Martos
The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
Latest in the series · book 37 of 37 · published 2025
Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together
Single-title series · published 2021
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Richard Rohr?
Richard Rohr is an American Franciscan priest and spiritual author based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He received ordination as a Roman Catholic priest in 1970 and established the New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati in 1971. Later 1987, he founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque.
Which Richard Rohr series should I start with?
Richard Rohr's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Wild Mans Journey (1986).
How many books has Richard Rohr written?
Richard Rohr has 38 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1986 and 2025. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Non-Fiction and Anthologies.
In what order should Richard Rohr's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 38 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Richard Rohr's books organised into series?
This guide splits Richard Rohr's 38 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (37 books); Anthologies (1 book).