Further Reading

Resources &
References

Curated theological, ethical, and technical references that inform the Sacred Presence Initiative.

Further Reading

Resources

Curated theological, ethical, and technical references that inform the Sacred Presence Initiative.


Church Documents
Inter Mirifica (1963)
Second Vatican Council · Decree on the Means of Social Communication
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Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)
Especially §422–682 (Christology), §2705–2708 (Contemplative Prayer)
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Christus Vivit (2019)
Pope Francis · Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment
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Rome Call for AI Ethics (2020)
Pontifical Academy for Life · Six principles for human-centered AI
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Academic References
Ignatius of Loyola — Spiritual Exercises

The foundational text for understanding "composition of place" as the historical precedent for immersive biblical meditation.

Bailenson, J. — Experience on Demand (2018)

Stanford VHIL research on the psychological and behavioral effects of virtual reality. Key reference for understanding VR's unique capacity for empathy and presence.

Floridi, L. (ed.) — The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (2023)

Comprehensive treatment of AI ethics, including discussions of value alignment, autonomy, and the deployment of AI in sensitive human contexts.