He means for us to adopt an ongoing attitude of prayer that is a way of life and a constant intercession for the salvation of all mankind.Īs the mystical body of Christ prays in unison, it fulfills what Paul advises as Christian conduct, that believers at once pray for the good of themselves, their neighbors, and the world. Paul advises us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to “pray without ceasing,” he intends more than simply bowing our heads and speaking to God on a regular basis. This version is the official prayer book of the Catholic Church, however, it is suitable for those following Eastern Orthodox and Anglican traditions. The Divine Office App uses the current four-volume Liturgy of the Hours with a bias towards the USA calendar. It automatically downloads the appropriate prayers for each office, every day of the year, including Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials. It wirelessly downloads several days of prayers at a time, without the need for iTunes synchronization or access to a computer.įor clergy required to pray the Liturgy of the Hours daily, or laity who recite the daily prayers to maintain their intimate connection with God, The Divine Office App is designed to make praying more convenient, enjoyable, and simple enough for anyone to use. This App is an audio and text version of the official set of daily prayers from the Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary). This app will automatically update its content while you are running it with an Internet connection. If you are unable to pray in community, but love the contentment of praying with others, an added feature of The Divine Office App lets you view locations where other Christians around the world are simultaneously praying with you.

The Divine Office App is an opportunity for you to participate in the recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours, an ancient and meditative collection of psalms, hymns and scripture that represent the public prayer of the Christian community. Exceptional App! Not cheap, but well worth in.” by Johnmo on v1.5 Very easy to use and intuitive app and WELL worth the money.” by Iron Mikes on v1.5 There are days when my time is limited and I do morning or evening prayer on my commute to work. “The music is incredible and I especially like days when the psalms are sung. “This App alone is worth the price of my iPod.” by d_hues on v1.5 This app is an opportunity for you to participate in the recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours: the public prayer of the Christian community.ĭon’t take our word for it: read the reviews… The Divine Office App is The Best Catholic iPhone and iPad App. In comparing it to other Liturgy of the Hours apps, what truly sets this app apart is it’s audio playback – enabling users, like myself, to pray the Office while on the go.

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