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Ascension: Catholic Bible

Books & Reference Ascension Publishing Group ⭐ 4.90 500,000+
Version 1.15.14 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 12 permissions requested View details

This app requests 12 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review View Network Connections view network connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Change Network Connectivity change network connectivity This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Full Network Access full network access This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Run At Startup run at startup This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Draw Over Other Apps draw over other apps This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Control Vibration control vibration This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Google Service Configuration read Google service configuration This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Ascension: Catholic Bible

** The #1 Catholic Bible App** Designed to help Catholics read and understand the Bible, learn the teachings and tradition of the Catholic Church, and grow to live the life God is calling them to more fully. Featuring the most popular Catholic Bible in America, the Great Adventure Catholic Bible, with the one-of-a-kind Bible Timeline® learning system that has helped hundreds of thousands of Catholics finally read AND understand God’s Word. TOP FEATURES CRUX LENTEN CHALLENGE The Crux Lenten Challenge begins February 18 and runs daily until Easter Sunday. Participants will learn how to surrender their lives to God by submitted to four daily challenges, including 1) daily reading of Scripture, 2) a nightly Examen, 3) daily exercise, and 4) a dietary fast. Spiritual guidance from Fr. Columba Jordan's daily videos is available for subscribers in the Ascension app and will help participants through struggles, provide encouragement, and guidance to hear God's voice as they grow in Faith. PRAY THE ROSARY Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, Jeff Cavins, the Sisters of Life, and Paul Rose lead recordings of the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries of the Rosary. Pray in English or Latin, with options to chant the prayers. DAILY MASS READINGS + REFLECTIONS Read the official Daily Mass readings and watch reflections from trusted Catholic presenters who dive deeper to unpack the readings each day. Pray also with guided lectio divina prompts directly in the app. THE GREAT ADVENTURE CATHOLIC BIBLE Read the full-text of the Great Adventure Catholic Bible, listen on audio with recordings from Fr. Mike Schmitz, get answers to 1000+ most-asked questions about the Bible, and dive deeper into each book and verse with the Bible Timeline® learning system and the Bible Guide. PREP FOR SUNDAY MASS Watch or listen to recordings of Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homilies and watch Encountering the Word where Bible scholar Jeff Cavins provides historical, Biblical, and spiritual context to the readings at Sunday Mass. “IN A YEAR” PODCASTS Get the best experience of the Bible in a Year, Catechism in a Year, and Rosary in a Year podcasts, with additional content, prayer aides, transcripts, answered questions, linked references and Bible verses, and more! STUDY PLANS Browse from 80+ study plans taught by leading Catholic presenters, including Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Edward Sri, Sarah Christmeyer, Jackie Francois Angel, and many others. Study plans are a companion to help you understand the Bible better, learn more about Catholic teaching, and strengthen you to more fully live the life God is calling you to. SAINT OF THE DAY Read daily reflections on the lives of the saints, following the memorials and feast days on the liturgical calendar. CATHOLIC PRAYERS Discover novenas, litanies, guided lectio divina and visio divina experiences, and more! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS All users can access the full text of the Bible, the full text of the Catechism, Daily…

What Ascension: Catholic Bible Is Used For

Ascension: Catholic Bible appears to be a Catholic study and prayer app for reading Scripture and following Catholic devotional content on a phone. Based on the metadata, it centers on the Great Adventure Catholic Bible, daily Mass readings, reflections, and audio or guided prayer resources that help users read, understand, and pray with the Bible in a Catholic context.

It may be especially useful for people who want a structured way to keep up with daily Bible reading, prepare for Sunday Mass, or follow prayer routines such as the Rosary and lectio divina. The app also appears to include Catholic teaching and commentary from priests and presenters, which suggests it is meant for personal faith formation as well as scripture study. Permissions like full network access and startup behavior indicate it likely downloads content, streams audio or video, and supports regular background use.

Common uses

  • Read the Great Adventure Catholic Bible on a phone
  • Listen to Bible audio and prayer recordings
  • Follow daily Mass readings and reflections
  • Use guided prayer tools such as the Rosary and lectio divina
  • Study Catholic teaching and Bible explanations in one app
  • Keep up with structured faith resources like year-long podcasts
  • Access content for personal devotion, study, or Sunday Mass preparation
Best for:
Catholic readers Bible study Daily prayer Mass preparation Phone app

App Details

Package:
com.ascension.app
Developer:
Ascension Publishing Group
Version:
1.15.14
Updated:
Mar 18, 2026
Min Android:
9
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.ascension.app
  • Age rating: Everyone

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