Divine Office (App)
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| Divine Office (App) | |
| Developer | Divine Office Ministry |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Pricing Model | Free |
| Target audience | Catholic |
| Main Features | Liturgy of the Hours audio and text, hymns, podcasts, daily invitations, community prayer requests, multiple volumes |
| Description | Catholic app providing audio and text for the Liturgy of the Hours, with hymns and invitations to prayer throughout the day. |
| Links | iOS• Android• Website |
Divine Office (also known as Divine Office - Liturgy of the Hours) is a mobile application dedicated to the prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, offering both audio and text versions of the daily offices, hymns, and reflections.[1][2][3] Developed by the Divine Office Ministry in collaboration with Surgeworks, the app was launched around 2009 for iOS, with Android support added later, and is available on both platforms.[1][2] It operates on a fully free pricing model, supported by donations.[1][2]
The app provides the complete Liturgy of the Hours in audio format (read by volunteers) and text, including Morning Prayer (Lauds), Daytime Prayer, Evening Prayer (Vespers), Night Prayer (Compline), and the Office of Readings, with proper hymns and antiphons.[1][3] It includes daily "invitations" to prayer with short reflections, a community prayer request section, and podcasts.[2] Its religious significance lies in facilitating the Church's official public prayer, enabling clergy, religious, and laity to join in the universal prayer of the Church throughout the day, as encouraged by the Second Vatican Council.[3] User reviews praise its role in establishing prayer rhythms, though audio quality varies due to volunteer readers. Audience, features, and pricing based on developer description as of January 2026.
Features
According to official app descriptions, Divine Office focuses on the Liturgy of the Hours.[1][2][3]
Liturgy of the Hours
- Audio and text for all hours: Office of Readings, Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Night Prayer
- Proper hymns and antiphons
- Ribbons for easy navigation between hours[1]
Additional resources
- Daily invitations with brief reflections
- Community prayer intentions wall
- Podcasts and about sections on the Liturgy[2][3]
Customization
- Adjustable text size and background options
- Notifications for prayer times
- Offline access to downloaded audio/text[1]
History and development
The Divine Office app was initiated by the Divine Office Ministry to make the Liturgy of the Hours accessible digitally, with the iOS app released around 2009.[1][3] Audio recordings are contributed by a community of volunteers, with ongoing updates for liturgical accuracy and new features.
Pricing
The app is completely free, with optional donations encouraged to support the ministry; no subscriptions or in-app purchases required.[1][2][3]
Organization
Developed and maintained by the Divine Office Ministry, a nonprofit apostolate, in partnership with Surgeworks for technical development.[3][2]
Founders
This cannot be confirmed as a specific individual founder; it is a ministry initiative.
Advisors
This cannot be confirmed, as no specific advisors are listed in available sources.
Reception
User reviews on app stores generally commend the app for its faithful presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours, audio convenience for busy schedules, and community aspects, often describing it as transformative for daily prayer life.[1][2] Some users note preferences for professional recordings compared to volunteer ones.
Target audience
The app is intended primarily for a Catholic audience obligated or desiring to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, including clergy, religious, and lay faithful seeking to sanctify the day through the Church's official prayer.[3][1]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 "Divine Office - Liturgy of the Hours on the App Store". Apple App Store. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/divine-office-liturgy-hours/id309473976.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 "Divine Office on Google Play". Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.surgeworks.divineoffice.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 "Divine Office Official Website". Divine Office Ministry. https://divineoffice.org/.