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, and a rich collection of traditional Catholic prayers. New in 2026, a text-to-speech controller lets you listen to the office and jump to any point in the texts — available on both iOS and Android.^1 Everything is offered 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.^4
With more than 2 million lifetime downloads on Google Play alone and broad use across both major mobile platforms, iBreviary has become a trusted companion for seminarians, religious, and everyday Catholics alike.^3
Looking ahead: iBreviary has secured permission to publish the forthcoming Second Edition of the ICEL Liturgy of the Hours, whose first volume arrives Ash Wednesday 2027, so users can expect a seamless transition to the updated translation when it goes live.^5
A note on ritual texts: As of spring 2026, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) no longer authorizes digital distribution of certain ritual texts (sacraments, blessings, Eucharistic adoration, and similar rites), so those have been removed from the app at the bishops' request. The core Liturgy of the Hours, Roman Missal, and Lectionary are unaffected.^5
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."^1
"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."^1
"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."^3
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^4
- Available in 10 liturgical text languages including Latin (Vetus Ordo), Ambrosian Rite, and Monastic Rite^1
- Licensed to publish the upcoming Second Edition of the ICEL Liturgy of the Hours (2027)^5
- Partnerships with multiple religious congregations including Salesians of Don Bosco, Passionists, and Franciscan Families^4
- Free to use with no subscription required
