Upcoming Programs at the Portiuncula Center for Prayer
UNWRAPPING THE GIFT IN LIFE’S CHALLENGES
Date: Tuesday, September 1
Time: 9:30am-12pm Fee: $25
Are we merely victims of life’s challenges? Is God punishing us? Or could these experiences be invitations to grow spiritually? When we release our fixed opinions and pray for discernment, we open the way to a deeper, clearer understanding. In that light, physical, mental, and spiritual suffering begin to soften and transform—giving rise to greater well‑being, peace, and a steady awareness of God’s ever‑present love. Join us as we explore how to uncover the hidden gifts within life’s challenges.
Facilitator: Patricia Lynch holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Finance. At the peak of her career, she interpreted three consecutive annual bouts of pneumonia as a prompt from God to change her life’s path. She stepped off into the unknown and embarked on an amazing 25-year spiritual journey that would not have been possible without surrendering her will to God.
GONG BATH™ WITH BENJAMIN SAVAGE AT THE MOTHERHOUSE AUDITORIUM
Date: Friday, September 11 Time: 7-8pm Fee: $40
Gong meditation is a profound method for expanding consciousness and restoring balance to both mind and body through sound vibration. Participants may experience a range of benefits—from deeply transformative insights to gentle, subtle healing. If you’ve tried traditional meditation and found it difficult or unsatisfying, gong meditation may offer an immediate pathway to achieving a deeply relaxed and meditative state. Please bring what you need to be comfortable on the floor, e.g. a yoga mat, pillow, blankets. Zero gravity chairs must be requested when registering.
Facilitator: Benjamin Savage has had the blessing of learning the ways of the gong from the late Richard Rudis (Karma Sonam Dorje) who granted him the rare ability to legally use the term “Gong Bath™”. Benjamin has spent a lifetime exploring spiritual traditions searching for the unifying elements that connect us.