Imagine that you want to know other writings from that slick Office of Readings selection, or want to share a special quote or stanza to your favorite social media. You can’t do any of these with a book. Imagine not being sure which page to start on, or what liturgical day it is. That was the title of a point I made in the other post.

(Although, I don’t want my phone to get wet, either!) The apps, on the other hand, are already in my phone that I already have with me. I admit that sometimes, rather than bring my bulky and heavy book on a camping trip, or my beautiful leatherbound set on a multiday trek around Rome or other special pilgrimage locations, I’d rather have a form of the Office that isn’t going to take up much space and that I don’t have to worry about getting soaked or ripped. But “every day” is not conducive to the book form.

The apps are virtually weightless and take up zero space.Īs I said in my previous post, as a member of the Dominican tertiary (third order), I elect to pray the Divine Office every day. Even though my personal preference is for the books, the apps offer serious advantages. In April 2019 I wrote Why I Still Prefer the Divine Office Book, Over the Apps - and no, I didn’t trash the apps. I said that in the companion post to this one because it’s still true. And the 15 seconds before mealtime does not count!” A wise and gracious priest used to remind our congregation, at least once a month: “The family that prays together, says together.

Issue with divine office app on ipad