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The Ascension App is the #1 Catholic Bible App

Over 80,000 five-star reviews

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The #1 Catholic Bible App

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The Nicene Creed Explained

Eleven bishops from across the U.S. break down what Catholics believe, line-by-line from the Nicene Creed in a partnership between Ascension and the USCCB.

The #1 Catholic Bible App

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The Nicene Creed Explained

Eleven bishops from across the U.S. break down what Catholics believe, line-by-line from the Nicene Creed in a partnership between Ascension and the USCCB.

The Best Place to Listen to All "In a Year" Podcasts

Listen to the "Bible in a Year," "Catechism in a Year," and "Rosary in a Year" podcasts for free with special features and exclusive content not found anywhere else!

"The Great Adventure Catholic Bible"

The most popular Catholic Bible + Jeff Cavins's one-of-a-kind "Bible Timeline®" learning system come together in the #1 Catholic Bible App.

Pray the Rosary

Pray the Rosary with recordings from popular Catholic leaders including Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, Jeff Cavins, and the Sisters of Life.

Get More of Fr. Mike Schmitz!

  • "Sunday Homilies" each week.
  • 20+ study plans about life, faith, Scripture, and more!
  • Recordings of all four mysteries of the Rosary.
  • "Bible in a Year" and "Catechism in a Year."

Read the Official Daily Mass Readings

Read the official Daily Mass readings from the Lectionary and dive deeper with video reflections and Ascension's Daily Reading Guide.

Dive Deeper with Daily Reflections

Watch daily video reflections from hundreds of top Catholic leaders as they unpack the Daily Mass readings from the Lectionary.

Study Plans

Dive deep into faith, Scripture, and living the Catholic life with 20+ amazing Catholic presenters including Fr. Mike, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Edward Sri, Sarah Christmyer, and Jackie Francois Angel.

The "Catechism of the Catholic Church"

Never go anywhere without the best-selling "Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition" in your pocket.

Listen to Free Ascension Podcasts

Including:

  • Fr. Mike's "Sunday Homilies"
  • "The Jeff Cavins Show"
  • "All Things Catholic"
  • "Be My Witnesses"
  • "Let Love"
  • "Ask Fr. Josh"
  • "Luke in 50 Days"

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"I’m in love with this app! I will soon be purchasing the subscription. The free version is sufficient, but I want even more! Thank you so much Ascension. This app has helped me grow closer to my Lord and Savior and deepen my faith in various different ways."

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"Best App ever!! Love it!"

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"This app has everything! The Bible, daily readings, catechism, the videos and studies, lectio Divina, the podcasts, and they keep adding more tools and functions! The BIY podcast includes the companion books too, and there are tons of related notes included for each day. My favorite Catholic app by far!"

— by Forsynthia on January 2, 2025

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"This app has rapidly led me to a deeper understanding of the Faith."

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"I’m not even a Catholic Christian but I use this app because I love the daily short videos. Those nuggets of faith and wisdom really encourage me."

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"If you are new to Catholicism or a revert Catholic or a practicing Catholic, start here... All the greatest Catholic thinkers of our time are gathered here to guide you on an amazing journey."

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"This is my go to for reading the scriptures each day!"

— by Christopher Gilroy on August 4, 2024

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