About our Founder


Tomas (center) after consecration
as bishop of his spiritual community
Tomas Martin Bell, OPD
Founder, Spiritual Director
Tranquil Oasis Holistic Living Community is a chapter of the OPD Community of Ecumenical Brothers and Sisters founded in 2006 and adheres to the Rule and Statutes of the Community.  As Prior General of the OPD Community of Ecumenical Brothers and Sisters, Tomas is the de facto Spiritual Director for Tranquil Oasis Holistic Living Community.  Tomas is also Spiritual Consultant at A World Apart, Tomas helps members and clients find the spiritual tranquil oasis within.  He offers one-on-one and group programs aimed at giving participants the knowledge and skills to eliminate confusion and disorder in their spiritual lives.  Tomas draws from a background of formation in many spiritual paths.  Tomas has been a spiritual facilitator since 1994.  He began teaching grammar school level faith formation and in 1999 began teaching adult faith formation.  

Tomas completed his studies in Human resource management and went on to five years of Religious formation, making perpetual profession in the Dominican Community in 2003.  In 2004, Tomas developed the Community of Ecumenical Brothers and Sisters as an independent non-denominational community of believers which was formally recognized in 2006.  He engaged in advanced studies in Sacred Theology. His work focused on a study of Ancient Aramaic Christian teachings and Hebrew spiritual formulae. After Masters level work in biblical studies, Tomas went on to doctoral studies in Pastoral Ministry; and after becoming a consecrated bishop in apostolic succession was honored with the doctorate in Divinity in 2009.  Tomas went on to study holistic healing methods such as Angel Energy Healing, Reiki, and Manifestation techniques.  

Tomas has helped build fresh water drinking wells in Uganda, Africa and provided assistance to missionaries in need. Tomas has engaged in Deliverance Ministry, Homeless Ministry, Ministry to the Sick and Dying, Private Spiritual Direction, Holistic Healing Ministry, and an active ministry to those searching for their own healing power within. Tomas has offered courses to communities in the Catholic Tradition, Christian Movements, Independent Sacramental Movements, Wiccan and Pagan Communities, and Non-denominational associations across the country.

Tomas is developer of Angel Energy Reiki and is Founder, Host, and Program Director of Circle of Angels Talk Radio.

Tomas’ current services through Tranquil Oasis at A World Apart:
One-on-One and Group Angel Readings ~ Guided Mediation Sessions in Stress reductionPre-natal BondingGoal Focusing, and Reconciliation with Self techniques ~ Angel Reiki sessions ~ Psychic Attunements ~ Angel Reiki Aura Clearing ~ One-on-One Spiritual Direction ~ One-on-One Pastoral Coaching ~ Family Energy Balance ~ Crystal Clearing sessions ~ Spiritual Conflict and Grief Purging (four session cycle) ~ Angel Energy Development ~ Circle of Self course facilitator ~ Holistic Living Workshops facilitator