Catholic Saint of the Day

Getting to know the saints is one of the quiet joys of Catholic life. Each one shows a different way of following Christ, and a short daily introduction is an easy way to make new friends in heaven. Families in particular often look for simple ways to bring the saints into everyday conversation.

What it offers

Catholic Saint of the Day comes from Shining Light Dolls, a Catholic toy company known for its saint dolls. The app brings its popular Saint of the Day posts to your phone, so each day there is a new holy man or woman to meet. You can also search for your favourite saints, check a calendar of upcoming feast days and listen to the company's podcast.

The feast-day calendar is a practical help for families who like to mark saints' days at home, whether with a special meal, a story at bedtime or a prayer to a child's patron saint.

An honest look

The app is free, with no in-app purchases listed. It was introduced as a brand new app, but it hasn't been updated since January 2023, so the feast-day calendar and other features may not be as current as they once were, and it may look dated on newer phones. It has a 4.0 rating from 28 ratings.

The listing doesn't say how detailed each saint's entry is, so you'll want to look through a few to see whether the depth suits you. Given its origins, it seems likely to be friendly for families, though older readers wanting fuller biographies may prefer a dedicated saints reference.

Catholic Saint of the Day suits families who enjoy the saints, especially those who already know Shining Light Dolls, and anyone looking for a light daily introduction to a saint. It is a pleasant, simple way to remember that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. Download it free, and let a new saint join your day.