AugustineA Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 What are your favourite Catholic apps? I recently purchased an iphone. So far I only have the Catholic Encyclopedia. I saw there was one for the Divine Office, but it's $20 and I already have the book of Christian prayer. (PS: Does anyone own Spirago's The Catechism Explained? I see that there's a free version online, but it's a bit awkward to read, and TAN publishing has a hardcopy, but it's $40. I suppose it's going to a good publisher though.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Laudate is a cool free app. I also use an app called Confession which is self explanatory. It cost me a bit though ( less than $5). Also mass times.org and RC calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AugustineA Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Thanks Maggie. I'll check Laudate out, and I hadn't even thought of the RC calendar. It's perfect for that sort of thing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus te Amat Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 iBreviary is the free version for the Divine Office. It is pretty excellent -- the only downside is that you have to have internet access to update the prayers. iPieta has the douay rheims Bible, a saint calendar, a ton of devotions, novenas, miscellaneous prayers, papal documents, and spiritual writings, all for the low, low price of $.99. It is also downloadable in English, spanish, french, and german. You're welcome. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AugustineA Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Thanks Deus Te Amat! I downloaded iBreviary, really nice app. The only downside is I've spent my morning comparing it with my prayer book instead of going out and getting things done. :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyAnn Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 iPieta is great, well worth the cost. I like Laudate too. I also use an app called Mea Culpa for my examination of conscience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 iBreviary is the free version for the Divine Office. It is pretty excellent -- the only downside is that you have to have internet access to update the prayers. I seem to recall iBreviary as having a different wording for the prayers than the standard Liturgy of the Hours in English in the United States, but now I don't recall. I know there are a couple online free breviary type things that use a different version of texts for the prayers. Doesn't matter too much for lay folk if it is just for personal use, but I believe those required by canon law to pray the breviary need to be using the standard texts.Or at least that's what I've heard. Then again, I like paper for my prayers. There's a difference between "I pray" and "iPray" lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus te Amat Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I seem to recall iBreviary as having a different wording for the prayers than the standard Liturgy of the Hours in English in the United States, but now I don't recall. I know there are a couple online free breviary type things that use a different version of texts for the prayers. Doesn't matter too much for lay folk if it is just for personal use, but I believe those required by canon law to pray the breviary need to be using the standard texts.Or at least that's what I've heard. Then again, I like paper for my prayers. There's a difference between "I pray" and "iPray" lol! I have noticed a difference in some of the wording, and it has thrown me off a few times. I think it is a more archaic translation of the Latin. Saying it off a tablet makes me feel rushed, too. I definitely do prefer the weight of my breviary in my hands and the feel of paper under my fingers. Unfortunately, I left my four volume set at home when I moved, for weight purposes, and it is better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveletslive Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I seem to recall iBreviary as having a different wording for the prayers than the standard Liturgy of the Hours in English in the United States, but now I don't recall. I know there are a couple online free breviary type things that use a different version of texts for the prayers. Doesn't matter too much for lay folk if it is just for personal use, but I believe those required by canon law to pray the breviary need to be using the standard texts.Or at least that's what I've heard. The iBreviary app matches up much better with the actual books than Laudate. I pray quite often in groups where some are using the book and some have iBreviary and the majority of the time it matches up, and if something is off, it's just a part of the responsory or something. A bunch of my priest friends pray the LoTH from iBreviary almost exclusively when they're on the go, so i don't think that's true about canon law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveletslive Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 oh & i like the angelus pro app for reminders to pray, & "RC calendar" app to check feast days and such. and then your typical rosary app, i like the one just called "Rosary" where you can just see the mysteries and reflections all on one screen without having to click through virtual beads. right now i'm liking the FOCUS Lentsanity app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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