Bianchi, Enzo. Praying the Word: An Introduction to Lectio Divina. Small introduction, mainly useful because it contains Guigo II’s classic letter on spiritual direction.

Bondi, Roberta. To Love as God Loves: Conversations with the Early Church. Interpretation of some of the themes from the teachings of the Church fathers and mothers.

***Casey, Michael. Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina. One of the best spiritual instruction books I have ever read. The best of the best on the topic of lectio, written by a Roman Catholic monk.

Casey, Michael. The Undivided Heart: The Western Monastic Approach to Contemplation. Collection of essays by this outstanding author, including several of lectio.

Cassian, St. John. Conferences. Collection of the teachings of ancient Church fathers and mothers.

Chittister, Joan. Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: Living the Rule of St. Benedict Today. Contemporary commentary on the Rule of St. Benedict.

De Waal, Esther. A Life-Giving Way: A Commentary on the Rule of St. Benedict. Contemporary commentary on the Rule of St. Benedict.

De Waal, Esther. Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict. Contemporary commentary on the Rule of St. Benedict.

Groff, Kent Ira. Active Spirituality: A Guide for Seekers and Ministers. Collection of tiny essays and spiritual exercises.

Hall, Thelma. Too Deep for Words: Rediscovering Lectio Divina. 500 scripture texts for prayer, arranged thematically.

Hart, Thomas. The Art of Christian Listening. Ways of Christian companioning.

Johnson, Jan. Listening to God: Using Scripture as a Path to God’s Presence. 30 Bible studies for meditation and spiritual formation, using lectio model.

Keating, Thomas. Intimacy with God. Fairly complex book on spiritual disciplines.

Keller, Dennis. The Many Faces of God. A six-week workbook, based on a modified lectio model.

Merton, Thomas. Bread in the Wilderness. Essays on the Psalms and spirituality.

Norris, Kathleen. Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith. Brief essays from a personal point of view on theology and religion—quirky, sometimes amusing.

Nouwen, Henri. The Way of the Heart: Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry. Tiny collection of essays.

Peace, Richard. Contemplative Bible Reading: Experiencing God Through Scripture. Spiritual formation study guide/workbook—primarily for groups.

Pennington, M. Basil. Call to the Center: The Gospel’s Invitation to Deeper Prayer. Fr. Pennington’s meditation on some of the Gospel stories.

Pennington, M. Basil. A Place Apart: Monastic Prayer and Practice for Everyone. Simple, straightforward introduction to monastic practices.

The Rule of St. Benedict. One of the standard instruction and guidebooks on the religious life, dating to the 5^th Century. Still fresh!

Rupp, Joyce. Fresh Bread And Other Gifts of Spiritual Nourishment. Year-long collection of meditations of scripture passages.

Salvail, Ghislaine. At the Crossroads of the Scriptures: An Introduction to Lectio Divina. Tiny, inexpensive booklet. Particularly useful because it contains prayers from Church fathers and mothers for the various steps of lectio.

***Smith, Martin. The Word is Very Near You: A Guide to Praying with Scripture. The other outstanding book on lectio, written by an Episcopal priest.

Squire, Aelred. Asking the Fathers. Fairly dry approach to the writings of Church fathers and mothers.

Thompson, Marjorie J. Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life. Very accessible description of a variety of spiritual disciplines.

Wicks, Robert J. Handbook of Spirituality for Ministers. Substantial and useful collection of essays by professionals in the field of ministry.