Today, God guides his people by means of the Bible, his holy spirit, and the congregation. (Acts 9:31; 15:28; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17) The guidance that we receive from him is so clear that it is as if ‘our own ears hear a word behind us saying: “This is the way. Walk in it.”’ (Isa. 30:21)
I like to explain it as we speak to God through prayer and then we listen to him as we read the Bible.From what you said, "growing up protestant and then catholic, you can understand that 10,000 different denominations of Christendom can confuse someone". Yes, Quincy I understand but I can see only one solution - study the Bible. Please watch two videos: Why Study The Bible? and What Happens at a Bible Study?
Please let me know what you think - positive or negative I am interested in your opinion.