Verbum
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| Verbum | |
| Developer | Faithlife Corporation |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Pricing Model | Freemium |
| Target audience | Catholic |
| Main Features | Catholic Bible library, commentaries, Catechism, Vatican documents, daily readings, study tools, offline access, integration with Logos ecosystem |
| Description | Catholic edition of the Logos Bible Software mobile app, providing a digital library of Scripture, patristic writings, magisterial documents, and advanced study resources. |
| Links | iOS• Android• Website |
Verbum is a mobile application that functions as the Catholic edition of the Logos Bible Software platform, offering a digital library of Catholic Bibles, commentaries, Church Fathers, the Catechism, Vatican documents, and advanced tools for Scripture study and theological research.[1][2][3] Developed by Faithlife Corporation, the Verbum app was launched around 2015 (building on the earlier Logos platform) and is available on iOS and Android platforms.[1][2] It operates on a freemium model, with basic features and some texts free, while a vast library of resources requires purchase or subscription.[1][2]
The app includes approved Catholic translations (e.g., NABRE, RSV-CE), daily Mass readings, the full Catechism of the Catholic Church, papal encyclicals, writings of saints and Doctors of the Church, and sophisticated search and study tools such as passage guides, exegetical guides, and cross-references.[1][3] Its religious significance lies in facilitating in-depth engagement with Sacred Scripture and Tradition, supporting personal study, catechesis, preaching, and academic research in fidelity to Catholic teaching.[3] Users praise its depth for serious study, though the cost of additional books is noted. Audience, features, and pricing based on developer description as of January 2026.
Features
According to official app descriptions, Verbum provides robust tools for Catholic biblical and theological study.[1][2][3]
Library and texts
- Catholic Bible editions with parallel reading
- Catechism, Vatican II documents, papal encyclicals
- Patristic and medieval commentaries, lives of saints
- Daily Mass readings and liturgical integration[1]
Study tools
- Advanced search across library
- Passage and exegetical guides
- Factbook for topics, persons, places
- Notes, highlighting, and study plans[2][3]
Customization
- Offline access to purchased/downloaded resources
- Split-screen reading
- Integration with desktop Logos/Verbum software[1]
History and development
Verbum originated as the Catholic-focused branch of Logos Bible Software, with the dedicated mobile app released around 2015 by Faithlife Corporation.[1][3] It has been developed with input from Catholic scholars to ensure alignment with Church teaching, with ongoing library expansions.
Pricing
The app is free to download with basic functionality and some free resources. Additional books and advanced features are purchased individually or through subscription packages (e.g., Verbum Now or library packages).[1][2][3]
Organization
Developed by Faithlife Corporation, with the Verbum platform curated for Catholic users in collaboration with Catholic publishers and scholars.[3]
Founders
Specific founders for Verbum cannot be confirmed; it is a product line of Faithlife Corporation.
Advisors
This cannot be confirmed, as no specific advisors are listed in available sources.
Reception
User reviews on app stores generally commend Verbum for its unparalleled depth of Catholic resources, powerful study tools, and integration of Tradition with Scripture, often describing it as essential for clergy, theologians, and serious lay students.[1][2] Some note the learning curve and investment required for full library access.
Target audience
The app is intended primarily for a Catholic audience engaged in serious Scripture study, including clergy preparing homilies, religious educators, seminarians, and laypersons seeking advanced theological resources.[3][1]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 "Verbum Catholic Bible App on the App Store". Apple App Store. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verbum-catholic-bible-app/id1061472089.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Verbum Catholic Bible App on Google Play". Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.logos.verbum.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 "Verbum Catholic Bible Study Software". Faithlife Corporation. https://verbum.com/.