There are probably more books around on Spirituality and Prayer than on any other subject, some are good, some very helpful and others that are wasting good paper. The same is true of Web sites, some are good and helpful whilst others will either lead you on a wrong path or confuse you.
Below are some references to books and authors which you may find useful, and some Web links which are good starting places on prayer. This page will grow in time so keep an eye here for updates.
Authors to looks out for
Catherine of Sienna
Thomas Merton
Teresa of Avila
John of the Cross
John Powell
Anthony De Mello
Many others!!!!!
Books of Prayers
"Simple Prayer Book" CTS (Good basic book with a wide selection of Catholic prayers including The Mass, etc..)
"St. Anthony's Prayer Book"
"Meditations for busy people"
Many others available, take a look at either the Repository in your church or on the Web.
http://www.cts-online.org.uk/Bookshop/Bookshop.htm Catholic Truth Society for Books , Rosaries etc..
http://www.worldprayers.org/ An varied collection of prayers
http://landru.i-link-2.net/shnyves/prayer.html An interesting resource.
http://www.rejesus.co.uk/spirituality/daily_prayer/
http://www.ewtn.com/index.asp EWTN TV network and good libraries of books and documents.
http://rosary.virtualave.net/ Rosary resources
http://www.taize.fr/en_rubrique12.html The Taize ecumenical Community.
http://www.sacredspace.ie/ Daily prayer from the Jesuits in Ireland.
Houses of prayer and retreats
Catholic House of Prayer, Iona
http://www.retreats.org.uk/general/about.htm Retreat Centres and Spiritual Direction