iBreviary

Key Features That Make a Difference

Complete & Official Liturgical Texts: Contains the full texts for all the hours (Office of Readings, Lauds, Daytime Prayer, Vespers, Compline) in accordance with the current Roman calendar.

Automatic Calendar & Daily Updates: The app automatically selects the proper prayers for the current day, including saints' feast days and liturgical seasons (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time).

Multi-Language Support: Access the prayers in numerous languages including English, Latin, Italian, Spanish, French, and more, allowing for personal preference or multilingual communities.

Offline Functionality: Once downloaded, the entire breviary works without an internet connection, perfect for travel, retreats, or areas with poor connectivity.

Additional Sacramentaries & Resources: Often includes the full texts of the Mass (Sacramentary), rites for sacraments, and a variety of Catholic prayers and devotions.

Who Is This App For?

Priests, Deacons & Religious: who are obliged to pray the Liturgy of the Hours and need a reliable, portable alternative to the physical multi-volume set.

Lay Faithful & Secular Institutes: who wish to adopt the practice of praying the Divine Office as part of their spiritual life.

Catholic Communities & Study Groups: praying together, as the app ensures everyone is on the same page with the correct texts.

Travelers & Those with Busy Schedules: who want to maintain their prayer routine anywhere without carrying heavy books.

Anyone Exploring Catholic Liturgical Prayer: wanting to learn about and experience the rhythm and beauty of the Church's daily prayer.

How to Start Using iBreviary

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install iBreviary on your device or browser.

Select your preferred language: Upon first launch, choose the language in which you wish to pray.

Navigate to "Pray": The main prayer section will automatically show the correct office for the current time of day (e.g., Lauds in the morning, Vespers in the evening).

Pray through the office: Scroll through the appointed Psalms, readings, antiphons, and prayers. The text is formatted for easy reading, often with bold and red text for responses.

Switch between hours: Use the menu or tabs to manually select a different hour (e.g., Office of Readings, Compline) if you are praying at a different time.

Download for offline use (crucial): Go to the app's settings or download section and ensure all necessary texts for your language are downloaded to your device so you can pray anywhere.

In the rich tradition of the Catholic faith, the Liturgy of the Hours provides a sacred rhythm of prayer that sanctifies each day. iBreviary emerges as a faithful and comprehensive digital companion, designed to bring the complete texts of the Roman Catholic Breviary to your mobile device in multiple languages. More than just an eBook, it's a dynamic prayer book that automatically presents the correct prayers (Psalms, readings, antiphons) for each day's office—Lauds, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and Compline—according to the liturgical calendar. Whether you're a priest, religious, or layperson seeking to integrate this ancient prayer discipline into your daily life, this app provides the accurate texts, thoughtful design, and offline accessibility needed to pray the Divine Office anywhere. Its commitment to the official liturgy and ease of use works seamlessly, offering a portable sanctuary for personal and communal prayer.

Key Features That Make a Difference

Complete & Official Liturgical Texts: Contains the full texts for all the hours (Office of Readings, Lauds, Daytime Prayer, Vespers, Compline) in accordance with the current Roman calendar.
Automatic Calendar & Daily Updates: The app automatically selects the proper prayers for the current day, including saints' feast days and liturgical seasons (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time).
Multi-Language Support: Access the prayers in numerous languages including English, Latin, Italian, Spanish, French, and more, allowing for personal preference or multilingual communities.
Offline Functionality: Once downloaded, the entire breviary works without an internet connection, perfect for travel, retreats, or areas with poor connectivity.
Additional Sacramentaries & Resources: Often includes the full texts of the Mass (Sacramentary), rites for sacraments, and a variety of Catholic prayers and devotions.

Who Is This App For?

Priests, Deacons & Religious: who are obliged to pray the Liturgy of the Hours and need a reliable, portable alternative to the physical multi-volume set.
Lay Faithful & Secular Institutes: who wish to adopt the practice of praying the Divine Office as part of their spiritual life.
Catholic Communities & Study Groups: praying together, as the app ensures everyone is on the same page with the correct texts.
Travelers & Those with Busy Schedules: who want to maintain their prayer routine anywhere without carrying heavy books.
Anyone Exploring Catholic Liturgical Prayer: wanting to learn about and experience the rhythm and beauty of the Church's daily prayer.

How to Start Using iBreviary

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install iBreviary on your device or browser.
Select your preferred language: Upon first launch, choose the language in which you wish to pray.
Navigate to "Pray": The main prayer section will automatically show the correct office for the current time of day (e.g., Lauds in the morning, Vespers in the evening).
Pray through the office: Scroll through the appointed Psalms, readings, antiphons, and prayers. The text is formatted for easy reading, often with bold and red text for responses.
Switch between hours: Use the menu or tabs to manually select a different hour (e.g., Office of Readings, Compline) if you are praying at a different time.
Download for offline use (crucial): Go to the app's settings or download section and ensure all necessary texts for your language are downloaded to your device so you can pray anywhere.