5 Free Catholic Apps You've Gotta Have
- Jake Stanley
- Sep 22, 2016
- 3 min read
We spend a lot of time on our phones. I mean a lot! Studies show that most of spend an average of six and a half hours a day looking at a screen₁. That’s more than some of us sleep a day!

So, if we’re using our phones so much, why can’t they help us grow closer to God? Here’s a list of 5 Free Catholic Apps that can help you grow in your relationship with the Lord.

Catholic Study Bible App
This is an awesome app for helping you get to know God’s word better. It includes a handy tab where you can find the daily Mass readings. You also get 10 hours of free audio Bible commentary from some great Catholic speakers to help you understand the Bible more fully! Consider reading the daily readings every morning before school or before you go to bed at night.
Ibreviary

The Church has a rich history of prayers known as Liturgy of the Hours. These are prayers said every day at various times throughout the day. Priests, religious, and lay people all over the world pray these same prayers together each day. Ibrievary allows you instant access to Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Night Prayer. It’s also got a section for daily Mass readings and other helpful Catholic prayers. Think about saying Night Prayer before you go to bed each day. It takes 5-10 minutes and is a great way to give your day to the Lord.
Victory

The Victory App is published by Life Teen and is a helpful tool for overcoming struggles with pornography and other sexual sin. It’s got a really subtle icon so you don’t have to be worried about people wondering what the app is when they see it. You can enter a passcode to protect your privacy, keep track of your progress, take note of where you struggled each day, record when you went to Confession, and keep track of your victories! There’s also a really cool feature that allows you to connect with another friend who can be your accountability partner. Find yourself in a situation of temptation? Tap a button to ask your accountability partners to say a prayer for you right then. If you’re even struggling a little bit with porn, fight it with this tool.

The Pope App
I love me some Pope Francis. If you want to stay up to date on what the Holy Father is doing and saying, get this app. You can see videos, read his homilies, and see what else going on in Rome. It’s awesome!
Mass Times

If you're ever traveling on a weekend and don't know where or when to go to Mass, this app is for you. Find nearby Mass and Confession times whenever you need it. Also check out the daily Mass readings and Saint of the Day.
These are some great ways to use your phone for something really useful. Hope you find a spot for some of these between Instagram and Pokemon Go!
₁ Cnn http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/03/health/teens-tweens-media-screen-use-report
About the Author

Jake Stanley
I enjoy playing the guitar, the great outdoors, and any sport that involves a ball (except water polo). I firmly believe that Pluto will always be a planet. Jesus completely changed my life when I was in high school so I’m a big fan of His. I strive to be more like Him every day. Follow me on twitter@moderncatholic1.
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