Includes works concerned with the practice of "making oneself aware of the presence of God, who is always there." (Shannon, p. 209. New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality).
Includes works on mental prayer as a method of promoting the spiritual life. Collections of thoughts on spiritual truths for use in meditation are entered under Meditations.
Includes works recommending religious practices by which individuals may attain the proper relationship to God or may attain their religious objectives.