Good, but incomplete
Provides a bevy of options uncommon to office apps- it’s really refreshing to be able to integrate Coverdale and the 1662 lectionary so naturally. The main issues are
1. The longer introduction to the confession in EP (at least in Rite I) is wrong- it doesn’t conform to the BCP text, instead copying the introduction used in MP.
2. There are no options which enable you to use specific collects and prayers for mission- much less to select additional prayers to add at the end (particularly the traditional prayers at the end of the Office would be appreciated). Without this option I can never use this for my daily office, because I pray the traditional two BCP collects in addition to the Collect of the Day.
1. The longer introduction to the confession in EP (at least in Rite I) is wrong- it doesn’t conform to the BCP text, instead copying the introduction used in MP.
2. There are no options which enable you to use specific collects and prayers for mission- much less to select additional prayers to add at the end (particularly the traditional prayers at the end of the Office would be appreciated). Without this option I can never use this for my daily office, because I pray the traditional two BCP collects in addition to the Collect of the Day.
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Excellent, when necessary
Prayer for me is time away from my phone, but sometimes convenience reigns. Venite is the best of all Daily Office prayer apps out there.
I use the browser version now
Since the app has become filled with EOW nonsense options that reduces Jesus Christ to just some guy, I switched to using the Forward Movement browser version on their website which is much more streamlined and without the extra unnecessary and unbiblical stuff.
Outstanding
Of the many prayer apps I’ve used, this one stands out in every way: content, graphics, ease of use, and more. A blessing!
Excellent app, with some occasional quirks
This application is very good, except for one bug (?) I hadn’t noticed before: no matter what Psalter you choose in settings, the text displayed is apparently that of the “Inclusive Psalter”, which really does change around and play with the language a bit, as compared to the original. The 1979 BCP or Coverdale 1662 Psalter would not show up, despite me repeatedly selecting those in settings. I believe this (apparent inability to display other than the “Inclusive Psalter”) must be an unintended bug. The app is otherwise excellent and very well done, functionally and aesthetically. Until this Psalter issue is fixed though, I expect I’ll be going back to the books or use some other electronic/online resource.
Update 8/10/25: The above issue was fixed some time ago. … I’ve just noticed a new issue - in Evening Prayer Rite I on Sundays in the Invitatory and Psalter section, the text for the appointed Psalm just does not show up - the easy work around of course is to simply look the Psalm up online or in a book. Would be nice though if the Psalm text were there… Notwithstanding little quirks here and there, this is an excellent, great, useful, well-designed app and is much appreciated. Anyone who uses the BCP at all, and any interested others, should find this application useful.
Update 8/10/25: The above issue was fixed some time ago. … I’ve just noticed a new issue - in Evening Prayer Rite I on Sundays in the Invitatory and Psalter section, the text for the appointed Psalm just does not show up - the easy work around of course is to simply look the Psalm up online or in a book. Would be nice though if the Psalm text were there… Notwithstanding little quirks here and there, this is an excellent, great, useful, well-designed app and is much appreciated. Anyone who uses the BCP at all, and any interested others, should find this application useful.
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Magnificent
This app is such a monumental piece of work for one developer to have put together himself. I’m glad to see that Forward Movement is now supporting the development effort, because this is a real gift to the Episcopal Church and its people. If you are interested in praying the Daily Office from the Book of Common Prayer, this provides you with everything you need, inline and tailored to your preferences. Just open the app and click “Pray”.
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“Loading”
It’s a great app, when it works. Recently it seems I’m getting more “loading” messages with no text showing up. Or other similar errors.
The app
My app has a problem getting the date and the readings right.
A Few Small Deficiencies
The Collect for Peace is inaccurately labeled as the Collect Again Perils.
There should be setting for a default choice for the version of the Lord’s Prayer.
There should be setting for a default choice for the version of the Lord’s Prayer.
Excellent app, mostly
This application is very good, except for one bug (?) I hadn’t noticed before: no matter what Psalter you choose in settings, the text displayed is apparently that of the “Inclusive Psalter”, which really does change around and play with the language a bit, as compared to the original. The 1979 BCP or Coverdale 1662 Psalter would not show up, despite me repeatedly selecting those in settings. I believe this (apparent inability to display other than the “Inclusive Psalter”) must be an unintended bug. The app is otherwise excellent and very well done, functionally and aesthetically. Until this Psalter issue is fixed though, I expect I’ll be going back to the books or use some other electronic/online resource.
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Brilliant, beautiful BCP app
This is the most beautiful, functional, dependable and customizable app for the Book of Common Prayer (1979) that I’ve come across — and I’ve seen almost all of them. So many devotional options and a login that retains your particular preferences day in and out. Highly recommend.
Methodist Turned Episcopalian
If you are interested in the read aloud feature, then skip down to Moira (Irish) in the settings. None of the American accents sound terribly natural. The whisper isn’t disappointing in American accent considering this is prayer.
The best daily office app …
If you want the 1979 Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. The other apps follow the 2019 Anglican BCP which is on a different schedule for its lectionary. Plus this app has amazing customization!
Nice, but is it broken?
I really like what this app has to offer. Unfortunately, when I try to create a bulletin, I make my choices, and after that, the screen goes blank and doesn’t create a bulletin. The app also hangs when I tried the contact us for support action.
By and large an excellent app
I’ve really enjoyed using it and it is by far the most streamlined, beautiful, convenient and customizable Common Prayer phone application I have found. My one complaint is that I can’t figure out how to add collects. The Prayers and thanksgivings are no problem, but I can’t find a list on the app from which to select the desired collects during the offices. I’m used to using the 1928 BCP which uses the Collect for Peace with the office and, as of yet, I can’t figure out how to add it to Rite I. If this is resolved, this app will be basically perfect!
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Ridiculously good – especially for a religious app!
I can’t believe how well built this app is. No gimmicks; just incredibly helpful customization options at every step, wrapped in a tasteful design that gets out of the way. One of the very few genuinely great religious apps!
Update Hades
Stop with the never ending updates. Get it right before releasing an update.
The best BCP app I’ve found
All the others are trash. Download this one!
Practically Perfect in Every Way
This app is easy to use, simple to customize, and (just as importantly) beautiful to look at. It can accommodate just about any variation on the daily office. The attention to detail is almost unbelievable, right down to the page border that changes color with liturgical seasons.
To the developer: thank you, thank you, thank you. It’s clearly a labor of love. From one perfectionist to another, you crushed it.
To the developer: thank you, thank you, thank you. It’s clearly a labor of love. From one perfectionist to another, you crushed it.
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Awesome Daily Office App
I have been using Venite for over a year now to create bulletins for live-streamed morning prayer on weekdays. This new version is feature-rich and allows you to easily share the bulletin with attendees. This is a labor of love, and it shows in every aspect.
