

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. It automatically downloads the appropriate prayers for each office, every day of the year, including Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials. The Divine Office App is designed to make praying more convenient, enjoyable, and simple enough for anyone to use. It contains the official text and audio of daily prayers from the Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) and has been approved for use in the United States by USCCB.

This version is the official prayer book of the Catholic Church, however, it is suitable for all Christian faith traditions. If you are unable to pray in community, but love the contentment of praying with others, a praised feature of the Divine Office App lets you view locations where other Christians around the world are simultaneously praying with you. It is my constant companion.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. I recommend this app to friends all the time, especially to those who’d like to pray the Office but feel intimidated by the size of the printed version and getting the ribbons placed properly. I don’t use the audio version much but the few times I’ve traveled, it is so comforting to not have to skip the Office in order to keep my hands on the steering wheel and my eyes in the road. Contains entire text of traditional Divine Office in Latin and English, as well as other essential information about the traditional Catholic breviary. It is so calming of any worries to pull out my phone, open the app, and be able to connect with Our Lord at those times I need Him most. Many times I’ve been sitting in a doctor’s waiting room at the time of Mid Morning prayer. It is such a blessing to have the Divine Office in my pocket. Now I don’t need to turn a lamp on as I use to when I used the Office printed volumes. Having the Divine Office on my phone is absolutely the best thing ever! The sense of community is so wonderful as I see how many others are praying at the same time as myself. When I discovered this app, all of my concerns of ribbon placement were gone. I have prayed the Divine Office for many years.

This “About Today” is provided so that you can celebrate this Saint as you worship Christ. It wirelessly downloads several days of prayers at a time, without the need for iTunes synchronization or access to a computer. Note: Optional Memorials and Commemorations are optional celebrations and, at present, we do not include content specific to these special days. 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). Catholicpedia: The Original Catholic Encyclopedia (1917) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It wirelessly downloads several days of prayers at a time, without the need for synchronization or access to a computer. John of God are the co-patron saints of nurses. Dane Falkner God servant and producer of Divine Office-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). The order established houses in many cities. He went on to found a religious order focused on caring for the sick. Philip Neri was his spiritual director, and with his permission at age 32, Camillus decided to become a priest. He traveled to Rome and worked at a hospital where he became a nurse and eventually director of the hospital. He worked for a Capuchin friary, but suffered from a leg wound and compulsive gambling. At the age of sixteen, Camillus joined his father in the Venetian army. Camillus de Lellis was born in 1550 in the Abruzzo area of Italy.
