About
Catholic Daily Readings, officially titled the Catholic Liturgical Calendar app, is a free mobile application built for Catholics who want to stay in sync with the Church's liturgical rhythm throughout the year. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, the app provides comprehensive access to daily Mass readings drawn from scripture, a daily Saint of the Day feature, and a dynamically generated liturgical calendar that remains accurate for any given year. The calendar engine automatically computes moveable feasts such as Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, and Easter, ensuring users always have reliable and accurate liturgical information. All major seasons are covered: Advent (the four Sundays leading to Christmas), the Christmas season, Lent, and the Sacred Triduum — including Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. The app also incorporates official liturgical colors (Purple, White, Green, and Red) to mirror those used at the altar and in vestments, adding a visual layer of authenticity. A Holiday and Feast Finder lets users quickly look up Holy Days of Obligation and feast days for any year, making it useful not just for daily practice but also for long-term liturgical planning. The interface is intentionally simple and accessible, designed for Catholics of all ages. With future updates planned to include expanded prayers and multi-language support, the app aims to serve the global Catholic community. Whether preparing for Mass, deepening personal devotion, or tracking the Church's seasons, Catholic Daily Readings is an essential faith companion.
Key Features
- Daily Mass Readings: Access the full scripture readings for every day of the liturgical year, making it easy to prepare for or follow along at Mass.
- Saint of the Day: Discover the lives and stories of Catholic saints with a new profile each day for daily inspiration and spiritual reflection.
- Dynamic Liturgical Calendar: Automatically calculates moveable feasts like Ash Wednesday and Easter for any year, covering Advent, Christmas, Lent, and the Sacred Triduum with precision.
- Holiday & Feast Finder: Quickly look up Holy Days of Obligation, solemnities, and feast days for any date or year with an intuitive search interface.
- Official Liturgical Colors: The app reflects the Church's official liturgical colors — Purple, White, Green, and Red — corresponding to seasons and celebrations at the altar.
Use Cases
- Preparing for daily Mass by reviewing that day's scripture readings beforehand.
- Tracking liturgical seasons and knowing which color vestments correspond to each celebration.
- Learning about a different Catholic saint each day for personal inspiration and catechesis.
- Planning ahead for Holy Days of Obligation, solemnities, and special feast days throughout the year.
- Deepening personal devotion and staying spiritually connected to the rhythm of the Universal Church.
Pros
- Completely Free: All core features including daily readings, the liturgical calendar, and Saint of the Day are available at no cost.
- Highly Rated by Users: Holds a 4.6-star rating from over 236 App Store reviews, praised for clarity, accuracy, and spiritual value.
- Always Accurate Calendar: Dynamically calculates moveable feasts for any year, eliminating the need for manual updates and ensuring reliability.
- Multi-Device Support: Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, allowing seamless use across Apple devices without extra cost.
Cons
- Apple Ecosystem Only: The app is exclusive to Apple devices (iOS/macOS) and is not available on Android, making it inaccessible to a large portion of users.
- English Only for Now: Multi-language support is planned but not yet available, limiting usefulness for non-English-speaking Catholics globally.
- Limited Prayer Content: Additional prayers and devotional content are listed as "coming soon," meaning current content is primarily calendar and readings focused.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catholic Daily Readings free to use?
Yes, the app is completely free to download and use on iPhone, iPad, and Mac through the Apple App Store.
How does the app handle moveable feasts like Easter?
The calendar is calculated dynamically each year, so feasts like Ash Wednesday, Easter Sunday, and other moveable observances are always accurate without needing manual updates.
Which liturgical seasons does the app cover?
The app covers all major Catholic seasons: Advent (the four Sundays before Christmas), the Christmas season, Lent, and the Sacred Triduum (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday).
Is the app available in languages other than English?
Currently the app is only available in English. The developer has announced that multi-language support is in progress to serve the broader global Catholic community.
Can I use this app to plan for future feast days and Holy Days?
Yes, the Holiday & Feast Finder feature lets you quickly locate Holy Days of Obligation and feast days for any date or year, making it useful for long-term liturgical planning.
