Constant prayer is essential – but also the right way

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Constant prayer is indispensable for faith and spiritual development. Not an option, but essential. It is “merely” important to know that God holds the undivided monopoly for worship and must also be combined with obedience to God.

Praying is actually not just decoration

Prayer is not an option, indeed. The author of an article in the Catholic magazine “CNA,” a priest and professor at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Pontifical Urban University (PUU), rightly points out that prayer is essential. (Source). Unceasing prayer was also the command of Jesus Christ. He told His disciples a parable about this, the one about the “unjust judge” (Luke 18:1-8). Jesus left no doubt about its connection to prayer:
“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” (Luke 18:1)

The author’s assertion that prayer cultivates a heart attitude that leaves all things to God and strengthens trust in God can also be fully accepted. The professor even correctly quotes Luke 18:8:
“I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find [the] faith on the earth?“

Some modern Bible translations have watered down the meaning of this verse, implying that the question concerns “a faith.” Indeed, Jesus Christ will find plenty of faith at His return. The question is, what faith, or rather, in what? That’s why the emphasis is on “faith.”

And it becomes problematic

But then the Catholic priest falters somewhat with his closing remarks. “God is faithful,” the author says, “but are we faithful? Let us prove it in prayer! And when the Son of Man returns, will he find our faith on earth?”

Yes, definitely, unfortunately. A lot would have to happen before approximately 1.4 billion people would turn to the Gospel and turn their backs on the “Catholic faith.” Even if a great wave of realization occurs, and there will, unfortunately, a large portion will still cling to Catholic doctrine, along with all its superstitions.

The final stages of the prophetic progression of the 6th trumpet provide an important clue in this regard.
“And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:” (Revelation 9:20)

This is not about the seven last plagues (Revelation 16), but rather about another event, or rather, a destructive doctrine that collapses upon humanity, repeatedly causing a third of humanity to be (spiritually) killed (Revelation 9:18). Furthermore, the originators of this doctrine are beautifully depicted as “fiery, purple, and yellow breastplates” (Revelation 9:17). It is a doctrine of Babylon, consisting of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet. In plain language, the collaboration of Satan, the papacy, and the beast from the earth. (USA).

Simply the Gospel

Instead of adhering to the Catholic faith, accepting the Gospel would undoubtedly be the only right choice. The “faith of Rome” and the Gospel are diametrically opposed (Info). Thus, shortly before the end of the time of grace, just before God unleashes judgment on the earth (7 Last Plagues), the very last, truly final call to leave Babylon as quickly as possible is heard.

Revelation 18:4-5:
“And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.“

No! Jesus Christ doesn’t want to find the Catholic faith at His return, but THE faith as it is contained in the Gospel. It would be unthinkable if, at the first signs of His arrival, people lived out “their” faith by wrapping a rosary around their hands and thanking Mary for finally sending her son.

Hardly any other utensil is as suitable for demonstrating the practice of paganism as a prayer chain, aka rosary (Info).

Not just “praying somehow”

The author draws on a statement by “Saint Alphonsus,” who is said to have said succinctly: “He who prays will be saved; he who does not pray will be damned.” This is only partially true, however. The question here is not only who one prays to, but also whether the conditions for God to even listen are met.

“Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” (Isaiah 59:1-2)
and especially:
“He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.” (Proverbs 28:9)

Get out of Babylon

Persisting in constant sin, such as idolatry (including the Eucharist), not only disregarding the commandments of God but also trampling them underfoot against one’s better judgment, makes it very, very unlikely that God will actually pay attention. Having and practicing the “Catholic faith” fulfills all the requirements for one’s prayers to become an abomination to God (Info).

The only way out, therefore, is to put the Roman Catholic Catechism far away and pick up the Bible instead, and to do so as soon as possible, without waiting until the final call to escape from this prison of unclean and hated birds. Because if you come to this conclusion yourself, even a short time later, the realization that you have been deceived will already be too late!

Bible verses from King James Version (1611)