# Vigil - Biblical Daily Prayer — Divine Office & Latin Mass

> Christian prayer app for daily offices, Bible, and Psalms, inspired by monastic traditions. (iPhone/iPad app by Frank Benedict.)

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- Developer: [Frank Benedict](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839332327)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 673 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigil-biblical-daily-prayer/id6752445895/reviews.md

## What is Vigil?

Vigil – Biblical Daily Prayer

Enter into the rhythm of sacred time with Vigil, a Christian prayer app inspired by the monastic traditions of the Carthusian and Benedictine Orders. Vigil is designed to form a disciplined, Scripture-centered prayer life rooted in the practice of the early Church and the monastic tradition.

At the heart of Vigil is the ancient monastic rhythm of prayer: the Psalms prayed in one week and the whole of Sacred Scripture read in one year.

“Because monks show great sloth in their devotional service
if they recite less in the course of a week than the Psalter with the accustomed canticles,
seeing that we read our holy fathers strenuously accomplished in one day this which, oh, that we tepid ones may fulfill in a whole week!”
— St. Benedict of Nursia, Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 18

FEATURES

• Daily Offices with Vigils, following both Benedictine and Carthusian forms of the Divine Office. There is also the traditional Breviary from Divinum Officium, bundled and fully offline, assembled for each day of the liturgical year in the Roman, Monastic (OSB), Cistercian, and Dominican uses.
• The traditional Latin Mass reader, so the whole of the day's worship can be prayed in one place.
• Search across Scripture and prayers. AI meaning search finds passages by meaning, not wording. The model runs on your device, so your searches stay on your phone and work offline.
• The Liturgy of the Hours is structured to pray through the entire Bible in one year and the Psalms in one week.
• Scripture access with multiple Bible translations. The Divine Office also allows translation selection.
• Learn traditional Latin prayers and Psalms.
• Early Church commentaries from the Fathers, allowing Scripture to be read and prayed as it was received and taught in the early centuries of Christianity.
• A home screen with monastic quotes and daily scripture readings that notifies you every day.
• Split Bible view to read two translations side by side.
• Meditation timer with custom sounds that continue playing, even when your phone is off.
• Custom notifications to set personalized prayer reminders with peaceful, sacred sounds.
• Completely offline with no tracking.
Developed by Connor Benedict.

## Key features

- Liturgy of the Hours
- Pray Psalms in one week
- Read entire Bible in one year
- Benedictine and Carthusian Divine Office
- Early Church commentaries
- Traditional Latin prayers
- Offline functionality

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigil-biblical-daily-prayer/id6752445895/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect for every Christian.

*2026-08-04*

This app has everything for both, Catholic and Protestant Christians. From memorizing Traditional Latin Mass prayers, following the Latin Mass booklet, or reading the early Church father commentaries, this prayer app has everything. There are also optional notifications where you can choose a set time for Bible passages of the day, prayer reminders for the Liturgy of the Hours, and even a quote of the day from the early Church Fathers. It even has different Bible translations like Douay-Rheims, Geneva, KJV, etc. Highly recommended for every faithful Christian and for Christian families.

## Frequently asked questions about Vigil

### What is Vigil?

Vigil is a Christian prayer app designed to help users establish a disciplined, Scripture-centered prayer life. It is inspired by the monastic traditions of the Carthusian and Benedictine Orders, incorporating the rhythm of praying the Psalms in one week and the entire Bible in one year.

### Does Vigil have ads?

No, Vigil does not contain advertisements. It is a completely offline app with no tracking, offering a focused prayer experience.

### What Bible translations are available in Vigil?

Vigil provides access to multiple Bible translations. The Divine Office feature also allows users to select their preferred translation for reading and prayer.

### Can I use Vigil offline?

Yes, Vigil is completely offline. You can access all its features, including daily offices, Bible readings, and commentaries, without an internet connection.

### What are the daily offices in Vigil?

Vigil offers Daily Offices structured to follow both Benedictine and Carthusian forms of the Divine Office. This includes Vigils and other prayer times, designed to help users pray through the entire Bible in one year and the Psalms in one week.

### Does Vigil offer prayer reminders?

Yes, Vigil features custom notifications that allow you to set personalized prayer reminders. These reminders can be accompanied by peaceful, sacred sounds.

### What is the age rating for Vigil?

Vigil has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Vigil updated?

The latest version of Vigil is 1.1, which was last updated on January 27, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-03

• Added the traditional Latin Mass.
• Added the traditional Breviary from Divinum Officium, bundled for offline use, with a choice of Roman, Roman 1960, Monastic (OSB), Cistercian, or Dominican rubrics.
• Added search across Scripture and prayers.
• Added AI meaning search that finds passages by meaning, not wording. The model runs on your device, so your searches stay on your phone.
• Added a split Bible view for reading two translations side by side.
• Added a home screen with daily quotes and scripture readings.
• Various UI improvements.

### 1.1 — 2026-01-27

What’s New
	•	Added new Early Church Father commentaries.
	•	Improved Latin prayer UI for smoother reading and faster navigation.
	•	Added Early Church Father books and writings.
	•	Fixed small bugs and improved overall performance.

### 1.0 — 2025-11-18

No release notes.

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