Catholic Daily Readings App

Catholic Daily Readings App does what its name says. It gives you the daily Mass readings, every day of the year, on your phone.

You open the app and see today's first reading, psalm, second reading (when there is one), and the Gospel. You can jump backward or forward to any day in the liturgical year and pull up that day's readings, which is useful if you missed a day or want to prepare for Sunday. The interface is straightforward: scroll, read, done.

I like that it covers the full year for laity, religious, and clergy alike. There is no extra layer between you and the text. If you've ever tried to find the day's readings on a parish website and given up, this fixes that.

This is a good fit for daily Mass-goers, for catechists who want to ground a lesson in the day's Gospel, for parents reading Scripture with their kids at dinner, and for anyone who wants to pray with the readings before bed. Also helpful for RCIA candidates learning the rhythm of the lectionary.

It is not a full missal. There are no Mass prayers, no orations, no Liturgy of the Hours. The audio is limited. If you want a richer experience for Mass itself you would still want iMissal or Magnificat. As a daily-readings reader, though, it does its one job well.

Free, by Deisy Renteria. Available on the App Store: Catholic Daily Readings App. A clean, no-fuss readings app. Keep it next to your morning coffee.