Universalis
Universalis
A printed breviary comes with a fistful of ribbons and a learning curve. Universalis skips both. This long-running website and app provides the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church's official daily prayer, along with the readings for each day's Mass. It works out the Church calendar for you, feasts and seasons included, and can adjust for local calendars in many countries and dioceses.
Everything is laid out in full, so there's no flipping between sections. Pray Morning, Evening and Night Prayer and the other hours. Read the Office of Readings, which pairs Scripture with passages from the Church Fathers and saints. Look up the Mass readings for any date. The website is free, and apps are available for phones and computers.
It suits inquirers who want to pray with the whole Church each day, people who want reliable texts without fuss, and anyone preparing for Sunday Mass. Start with Night Prayer. It's short and beautiful, and you can build from there.
Key Takeaways
- Every hour of the Divine Office, laid out in full.
- The Office of Readings with the Fathers and saints.
- Mass readings for any date.
- The Church calendar worked out for you.
It provides the Liturgy of the Hours and the daily Mass readings, simply and reliably.
