Prayer

Can we be sure that our prayers are heard?

Our prayers, which we offer in Jesus' name, go to the place where Jesus' prayers also went: to the heart of our heavenly Father. We can be sure of this if we trust Jesus. For Jesus has opened again for us the way to heaven, which had been barred by sin. Since Jesus is the way to God, Christians conclude their prayers with the phrase, "we ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord." (YOUCAT questions 494-495)>>>>>

Notice that Catholics believe our prayers are heard because Jesus has opened the way to heaven for us. 

The above paragraph should not pose any theological problems for Protestants. 

This is from the Flocknote daily emails about the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This is a good resource for anyone who wants to know what the Church teaches. It may surprise non Catholic Christians how much we really do have in common. 

There is a lot said about the Catholic Church and her teachings. Why not go to the best summary of those teachings, the Catechism of the Catholic Church? 

Catechism in a Year

If you want to read the whole Catechism, it is available online from the Holy See.   It is beautifully written and explains in summarized form the teachings of the Church.  Non Catholic Christians may be pleasantly surprised to find out that we have a whole body of beliefs in common. 

You will be surprised as well to find out how the Bible supports the traditions of the Church. After all, Catholic Christians are Bible Christians.