Amen: Catholic Bible & Prayers

Many Catholics want to pray with Scripture but aren't sure how. Reading a passage is one thing; letting it speak to you is another. The Church's ancient practice of lectio divina, slow and prayerful reading, offers a way in, and it is much easier to learn with a guide.

A daily rhythm of prayer

Amen: Catholic Bible & Prayers is the Augustine Institute's free prayer app. Each day you can listen to the Gospel from the RSV-2CE, a Catholic translation, then pray with it through guided lectio divina and hear a short reflection from Dr. Tim Gray. It is a simple pattern, but it gives your day a steady starting point rooted in the Word of God.

Beyond the daily Gospel, the app includes the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Angelus, the Examen and other prayers, all with good audio. The production is warm and careful, and the content is completely faithful to the Church.

What to know

The app is free, with no in-app purchases listed, which is generous for something so well produced. It is actively maintained, with an update in September 2026, and a 4.9 rating from more than forty-five thousand ratings shows how many people have made it part of their day. The main practical note is size: at about 400 MB, it needs a fair amount of room on your phone. The daily reflections also come from a single voice, which many will find steady and others may wish to supplement.

It doesn't include the Liturgy of the Hours or a full prayer library, so some people will pair it with another app. For most, though, it covers a great deal.

Amen suits anyone who wants to build a daily habit of prayer with Scripture, from people new to the faith to longtime Catholics wanting something fresh. If you want one free app to help you pray every day, this is an excellent place to start.