Note: for updated listing (this is a 2016 post), please see our Rosary Apps page which is kept up to date. For the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (and October is Rosary month) we have collected some of the better rosary apps out there in a variety of styles with a mix of features covering […]
In honor of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) developers of the Passion of Jesus app [iOS | Android] have reduced the price in half–from $1.99 USD to $.99 cents until September 21. In addition to the sale, its developer, Benedict Xavier, announces that the app is now available for the Apple Watch. This is most […]
Here in the Diocese of Buffalo (New York | United States), we received a “Voter Alert” message via the diocesan Facebook page last week: With the election season in full swing, you may be receiving political mailings from outside organizations with the word ‘Catholic’ in the title. Bishop Richard J. Malone wants to remind all of […]
Looking to ignite your prayer life? Since today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, let us introduce you to a brand NEW Marian app designed to help you move beyond rote prayer of words to prayer of the heart. As you might suspect, Mary is your guide. Brought to you by the the Redemptorists-Denver, Mary Pray […]
I’ll be speaking about the world of Catholic apps LIVE August 15 on Radio Maria (U.S.) during the program, Carmelite Conversations. Hosted by Mark Danis and Frances Harry, this weekly program centers on Carmelite Spirituality and its application to our daily lives. It airs at 7pm Eastern Standard Time and lasts one hour. While we will talk about mobile apps […]
After today (final day of World Youth Day) the digital book will be about $5.50 as an in-app purchase, according to information on the DOCAT app. This is a brand new youth catechism based on the social teachings of the Catholic Church. “Do”Cat’s emphasis is putting our faith in action, particularly in light of the Church’s social teachings. […]
Pope Francis is offering the brand new book on the social teachings of the Catholic Church as a free gift (digital download) until the end of World Youth Day (July 31, 2016). After that, it becomes an in-app purchase. The English paperback version of DOCAT for the United States is $16.96. ALERT – You must download the […]
Want to follow World Youth Day events in Poland from your mobile device July 25-31? Join in the spiritual journey as a digital pilgrim with three apps we have found in the past to be quite remarkable at providing information, schedules, live and on-demand video and timely news served on your smartphone or tablet. We add a new app to the list at the end […]
UPDATE: The iOS version of this app is not linked at this time on the official web site. But you can get it on iTunes. Happily, it is available in English, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, German and Ukrainian. Switching the app to English was a stubborn exercise. Select the language and then re-start […]
DOCAT (free) Apple | Android in English, German, Polish. This is a FREE book (DOCAT) contained in the app. After World Youth Day, the book becomes an in-app purchase. To jump-start a global movement to engage young people in the social doctrine of the Church, Pope Francis will share a brand new app for free to attendees at the […]
