Funny, I never read in the Bible the part that says to do only what is written in the Bible, especially since Christ founded for us the Catholic Church and left for it the continuing guidance of the Holy Spirit.
My Bible says to pray without ceasing to God and not anyone one else no matter their status...
Is that a quote?
...and to love everyone as I love Jesus.
You agree with the Catholic Church.
The Bible says not to pray with meaningless repetition.
So don't. Catholics don't.
I also read where I am saved by Grace alone and no works will help me to heaven only grant me rewards when I get there.
You have been deceived.
Through His Grace am I saved and that makes me want to perform works to be more Christ like but it has no bearing on my salvation.
You have been deceived.
Your faith and devotion to your Church is to be admired. In the end if we keep Christ as our focus we will be in the same place and both will be proved right and wrong about a great many things.
1 Thessalonians 5:17, Paul states — we are to “pray without ceasing.”
Jesus teaches us to pray in Matthew 6:9 “Our Father who art in Heaven..” He did not name anyone else.
Acts 4:12 ...And there is salvation in no one else, for there is NO OTHER NAME under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.