Whether you're a priest praying the Divine Office on the go or a layperson drawn to the ancient rhythm of the Liturgy of the Hours, iBreviary puts the full Catholic Breviary, Missal, and Lectionary in your pocket.^1 Created by Fr. Paolo Padrini — an Italian priest sometimes called "iPadre" — the app was one of the first religious apps ever released on the iPhone and quickly earned recognition from the Pontifical Council for Social Communications.^2
iBreviary includes the complete Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer, Daytime Prayers, Evening Prayer, Night Prayer, and Office of Readings), the full Roman Missal, daily Mass readings, a rich collection of traditional Catholic prayers, and ritual texts for sacraments and celebrations — all available in 10 languages and continuously updated to follow the liturgical calendar.^1 Through a partnership with the Custody of the Holy Land (Pro Terra Sancta), the app also features liturgical texts used at the Holy Places in Jerusalem, connecting users worldwide with the living tradition of prayer at Christianity's most sacred sites.^3
With over one million downloads on Android alone and well-reviewed across both platforms, iBreviary has become a trusted companion for seminarians, religious, and everyday Catholics alike.^4
Why Christians Love It"What a friend we have in Jesus, thank you for providing these prayers to pray and get to know Him better. He has been showing himself to me through prayer, and these prayers really help when I don't know what to say."^5
"I am a college seminarian, and part of our formation is praying the Liturgy of the Hours. This app makes it so much easier to do so when I'm on the go."^5
"This is by far the best app I have found for praying the liturgy of the hours. It is very simple and straightforward to use, and uses the correct official translation."^4
Notable- Created by Fr. Paolo Padrini, who also works with the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Social Communications^2
- Partnership with the Custody of the Holy Land (Franciscan Friars) to support Christians in the Holy Land^3
- Available in 10 liturgical text languages including Latin (Vetus Ordo), Ambrosian Rite, and Monastic Rite^1
- Over 1 million downloads on Google Play with a 4.4-star rating^4
- Featured in America Magazine, Catholic Mom, and Cult of Mac^6^2
- Free to use with no subscription required
