I realized that this Catholic app can really excel (and replace) the highly marketed Calm and Sensa apps. The sleep and stress aspect surprised me, but after asking around to family members who already use the app, that was the first reason they started using the app, and have been hooked since. One of the answers was for better sleep and another to reduce stress. There are questions as to what are your reasons for using the app. On the leading page, there is a short questionnaire to help you set up the app. I personally prefer having how and why pages, but that probably is a reflection of my age. I have since found that if you go to the website there is an “How to Pray” page that has multiple explanations on each aspect of prayer that is found on the app. I prefer reading my instructions first before I start, so I really didn’t want to spend more than 20 minutes listening, trying to find my way around. There are 9 sessions that walk through samples of the 3 methods of prayer: Christian Meditation, Examen and Lectio Divina.
The only option is a section entitled “Not sure where to start?” which provides an Intro to start with the basics. The home screen doesn’t provide a written “how to use the app” section. Initially I did not find the app very intuitive. Hallow aims to replace the negative with positive sounds, and fill those empty spaces with something beautiful for God. The app provides for the auditory sense beautiful and meditative sounds in a world that is loud, fast-paced and anxiety-filled. The images are simple, and text while sometimes offered to read along isn’t always available, leaving the strength to the audio. The delivery of most of the app’s information is through audio bytes. There is less emphasis on recitation of prayers and more opening for conversation with God.
Hallow encourages putting aside time for God throughout the day. But the greater emphasis here is listening. Hallow is an app that gives the tools for people to slow down and put God in their daily lives, and learn what real prayer is-being in the presence of God, listening and talking with Him. I’ve been using the app for a week so I can really get the feel of it and incorporate it into my daily life.
DIVINE OFFICE APP WITH CHANTS TRIAL
The Hallow App claims to be the “#1 Catholic Meditation, Prayer and Sleep App.” There is a free 2-week trial option, and a choice to pay for monthly starting at $8.99, with some current annual deals running at $4.99 a month.
DIVINE OFFICE APP WITH CHANTS FULL
I usually use free or low cost apps, so I was eager to see if I could fit Hallow in my already full routine, and would it be a supplement or a substitute for what I have, or perhaps both?
I love being able to listen to Mass readings, the Divine Office, have spiritual reading and music at my fingertips. The smart phone, iPad or computer can be utilized as a help to prayer, rather than a hindrance. I’m a regular iPhone user, and have written a few posts in the past about how I find apps and different technology that help our liturgical living and prayer life keep flowing (See Mid-Lent Technology Helps to Avoid Slump and Summer More Time for the Lord, Not a Vacation from Him and Angelus Bells).
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