Spiritual Resources Library

All the world’s religions, while differing widely in theological beliefs, have almost the exact same sets of traits and practices which compose a spiritual life. These are listed below, sorted into seven categories.

Each category has a list of links to Amazon ordering lists, with book titles compiled in random order from all different world religions, human sciences, and contemporary spiritualities. (100% of Amazon commissions are paid directly to the Los Angeles Food Bank; these add no extra cost to you.)

Many lists also have a children’s version, if you’ve got kids and want to grow together with them.

Look over these categories, see what calls to you, and order a book. Start your explorations there.

Building Blocks of Spiritual Life

Note for Christians: Sources below have been curated to be progressive, and those categories most emphasized by Jesus in his teaching are marked with an *

Dive into Doing

Spiritual life usually involves three things: Decide a time, a place, and a practice you’ll do there


Sacred time

Ceremonies and seasons

Praying the Hours

Sabbath

Sacred place

Home altars

Places of worship

Famous holy places of the world

Retreat and pilgrimage 

Sacred Practices

Prayers and Devotions

Rites and Rituals

Spiritual Practices

Many more sacred practices are listed in each of the ‘building block’ lists.

For more on how to craft your spiritual life, see:

Advancing in spiritual growth

Putting it all together