Novena app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Gray Dog Apps
First release : 10 Apr 2013
App size: 101.49 Mb
The saints, having been human, lived every type of earthly existence and it is in the details of their life stories that we find their patronages. By invoking the saints, we ask for guidance in overcoming our own earthly trials, much like one would ask advice of a family member or friend. Meditating on the lives of these remarkable people inspires us to conquer our own personal obstacles.
A novena is a nine day period of prayer. Usually the novena prayer is recited nine times in a row for nine consecutive days, the repetitive nature of the prayer serves to bring on a quiet and meditative state. When ones mind quiets down, it allows the solution to a problem to appear or even help in the acceptance of an unchangeable life challenge.
To help you find a saint that can aid you with your specific dilemma, we have divided this app of thirty-six saints into four categories: Health, Occupations, Situations and States of Life. You can find your saint by personally relating to their history, by being drawn to the illustrated depictions in their holy cards, or by searching the Glossary of extensive problems and life situations.
Our beautiful vintage holy cards depict the saints with the enigmatic attributes and symbols that are commonly used to represent them. Brief explanations of these symbols are given to help decipher the visual iconography in their images. The prayers in this app are universally known and have been used for centuries as tools in obtaining clarity and peace of mind. All are free to utilize them, regardless of ones faith or religious belief.
Latest reviews of Novena app for iPhone and iPad
I just found this and absolutely love it. I started a prayer to Santa Monica and immediately shared it with my sister via email.
Such a beautiful app!
Friends are surprised to find the Novena app on my iPhone. Im a lifelong atheist, from a non-Catholic background , the last person whom one would expect to have bought this app. I did buy it, though, because of the beauty of the carefully selected cards, and the thoughtful research on the interesting lives of the Saints. I also find it fascinating to look at which particular Saint is called upon to help with particular situations. Whether one is religious or not , theres no denying the richness of the art, music and literature that has derived from the church. I recommend this app to anyone who is interested in the arts, as well as those who are religious.
In addition to the prayers you also get the history of the saints. Illustrated by these beautiful holy cards.
Not only is this app gorgeous, but as soon as I finished my Novena I met a wonderful man!