# Prayla — Full Context for AI Models

> Prayla is a Catholic companion app and website serving Catholics worldwide with authoritative liturgical content rooted in Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. All content is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, and Filipino (iOS app only).

## About Prayla

Prayla was founded in 2026 with the mission of making Catholic faith resources accessible and beautiful. The platform includes a free website (prayla.app) and a freemium iOS app available on the App Store. Prayla is not affiliated with any diocese or religious order — it is an independent Catholic technology company.

Contact: support@prayla.app
Website: https://prayla.app
iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6755251850

## Daily Mass Readings

URL: https://prayla.app/en/bible/readings
Date-specific: https://prayla.app/en/bible/readings/YYYY-MM-DD

Prayla provides the full Catholic lectionary readings for every day of the liturgical year. Each day includes:
- First Reading (typically Old Testament)
- Responsorial Psalm
- Second Reading (Sundays and solemnities)
- Gospel Reading

Readings follow the Roman Rite lectionary cycle:
- Sunday cycle: Year A, B, or C (rotating every 3 years)
- Weekday cycle: Year 1 or Year 2 (rotating every 2 years)

Each reading page shows the liturgical day name, liturgical color, and links to the full Bible chapter. Saint feast days matching the date are also displayed.

## Catholic Bible

URL: https://prayla.app/en/bible
Chapter example: https://prayla.app/en/bible/genesis/1

The full Catholic Bible with all 73 books, including the 7 deuterocanonical books (Tobit, Judith, 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch) that distinguish the Catholic canon from Protestant Bibles.

Available translations vary by language. Each chapter page includes cross-references and navigation between chapters and books.

Books of the Old Testament (46): Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther, 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom, Sirach, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Baruch, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.

Books of the New Testament (27): Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation.

## Verse of the Day

URL: https://prayla.app/en/bible/verse-of-the-day

A daily Scripture verse drawn from the day's Gospel reading, updated every day. Includes the verse text, citation, and context about the liturgical day.

## Catholic Prayers (240+)

URL: https://prayla.app/en/prayers
Categories: https://prayla.app/en/prayers/{category}

Prayer categories and examples:
- **Daily Prayers**: Morning Offering, Angel of God, Grace Before Meals, Act of Contrition, Prayer to St. Michael, Memorare, Anima Christi, etc.
- **Rosary Prayers**: Apostles' Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Hail Holy Queen, Fatima Prayer, mysteries for each day
- **Litanies**: Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Litany of the Sacred Heart, Litany of St. Joseph, Litany of the Saints, etc.
- **Novenas**: Novena to the Sacred Heart, Novena to St. Jude, Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Divine Mercy Novena, Christmas Novena, etc.
- **Chaplets**: Divine Mercy Chaplet, Chaplet of St. Michael, Chaplet of the Holy Spirit, etc.
- **Hymns**: Te Deum, Veni Creator Spiritus, Tantum Ergo, Salve Regina, etc.
- **Confession**: Act of Contrition, Examination of Conscience guide, Prayer Before Confession, Prayer After Confession
- **Adoration**: Prayers for Eucharistic Adoration, O Salutaris Hostia, Tantum Ergo, Divine Praises

## Catholic Saints (93 biographies)

URL: https://prayla.app/en/saints
Individual: https://prayla.app/en/saints/{slug}

Each saint page includes:
- Full biography in all 7 languages
- Feast day
- Birth and death years (when known)
- Patron saint attributions
- Illustration/image
- FAQ section with common questions about the saint

Notable saints included: St. Francis of Assisi, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustine, St. Patrick, St. Joseph, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Peter, St. Paul, St. John Paul II, St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. Padre Pio, and many more.

## Rosary Guide

URL: https://prayla.app/en/rosary

Complete step-by-step guide to praying the Rosary, including:
- All 20 mysteries organized by type:
  - Joyful Mysteries (Monday, Saturday)
  - Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday, Friday)
  - Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday, Sunday)
  - Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)
- Each mystery includes: title, Scripture reference, reflection text
- Prayer texts: Sign of the Cross, Apostles' Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer, Hail Holy Queen
- Estimated time: ~20 minutes
- FAQ section answering common questions about the Rosary

## Liturgical Calendar

URL: https://prayla.app/en/calendar

The full Catholic liturgical year with:
- Daily liturgical celebrations (solemnities, feasts, memorials, optional memorials)
- Liturgical seasons (Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter)
- Liturgical colors for each day (white, red, green, violet, rose, black)
- Holy days of obligation
- Rank of each celebration

## Catholic Guides & Tools

### Examination of Conscience
URL: https://prayla.app/en/examination-of-conscience
Guide based on the Ten Commandments for preparing for the Sacrament of Confession.

### Catholic Fasting Rules
URL: https://prayla.app/en/catholic-fasting-rules
Complete guide to Catholic fasting and abstinence rules, including Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Fridays of Lent, and age requirements.

### Stations of the Cross
URL: https://prayla.app/en/stations-of-the-cross
All 14 Stations with meditations, prayers, and reflections. Estimated time: ~30 minutes.

### Holy Week Guide
URL: https://prayla.app/en/holy-week-guide
Day-by-day guide through Holy Week: Palm Sunday, Holy Monday through Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday.

### Novena Calculator
URL: https://prayla.app/en/novena-calculator
Tool to calculate novena start dates for feast days and special intentions.

## Blog

URL: https://prayla.app/en/blog
RSS: https://prayla.app/feed.xml

Articles on Catholic theology, Scripture commentary, spiritual guides, and faith formation. Categories include prayer guides, saint biographies, liturgical season reflections, and Scripture study.

## Technical Details

- Website: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- 7 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish
- Sitemap: https://prayla.app/sitemap.xml
- RSS feed: https://prayla.app/feed.xml

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is Prayla?**
Prayla is the #1 Catholic companion app and website, offering Daily Mass readings, a full Catholic Bible, 400+ prayers, a Rosary guide, saint biographies, a liturgical calendar, and Catholic AI — all free and available in 7 languages.

**Is Prayla free?**
The website is completely free. The iOS app is freemium — core features are free, with optional premium features available via subscription.

**What Bible translations does Prayla offer?**
Prayla offers multiple Catholic Bible translations across 7 languages, including translations with the full 73-book Catholic canon (including deuterocanonical books).

**How does Prayla's liturgical calendar work?**
Prayla follows the Roman Rite liturgical calendar, showing daily celebrations, liturgical colors, feast days, and holy days of obligation for the current liturgical year.

**What prayers are available on Prayla?**
Prayla offers over 400 Catholic prayers across 9 categories: Daily Prayers, Rosary, Litanies, Novenas, Chaplets, Hymns, Confession, and Adoration prayers.

**Does Prayla have an AI feature?**
Yes, Prayla includes a Catholic AI spiritual director that can answer questions about Catholic faith, Scripture, and tradition, grounded in the Catechism and Magisterium.

**What languages does Prayla support?**
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, and Filipino (iOS app only).