The Door of Heaven: A Manual for Holy Communion

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The Door of Heaven: A Manual for Holy Communion

by Arthur Edward Burgett

EN·~51 minutes·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. W. Holman Hunt.

0:02

THE DOOR OF HEAVEN

0:01

A MANUAL FOR HOLY COMMUNION - [for Young People]

0:12

PREFACE.

0:52

FOREWORD - BY THE RIGHT REVEREND MacADAM HARDING, BISHOP OF QU'APPELLE.

0:35

THE DOOR OF HEAVEN

0:01

DAILY PRAYERS - MORNING

3:54

RULES FOR DAILY LIFE.

0:36

VARIOUS PRAYERS - BEFORE SERVICE.

1:54

PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION.

6:08

Description

A straightforward, gently paced guide invites young readers into the rhythms of Christian prayer and the sacrament of Holy Communion. Written with the busy life of today’s youth in mind, it offers concise daily prayers for morning, noon and evening, each framed to help a newcomer feel the presence of God as they begin each day. The tone is warm and encouraging, urging readers to pause, reflect, and ask for forgiveness while keeping loved ones in mind.

The manual also weaves familiar hymns and a brief, clear explanation of the communion rite, making it a handy companion for those preparing for Confirmation. Its simple language and modest length mean it can be consulted quickly before a service or during a quiet moment. By grounding devotion in everyday moments, the book aims to nurture a deeper, lived spirituality that reaches beyond the church walls.

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Language

en

Duration

~51 minutes (49K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

Jul 30, 2010

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Arthur Edward Burgett

Arthur Edward Burgett

1869–1942

Remembered as an Anglican bishop in western Canada, he also wrote plainspoken devotional works meant to help ordinary readers approach prayer and Holy Communion with confidence. His best-known surviving book has the gentle, practical tone of someone writing for young people and church newcomers alike.

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