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About Tom Medlar

Married to Joan. Working as a psychotherapist with residents in nursing homes, and a Catholic writer.

Entries by Tom Medlar

I AM the Light of the World

November 15, 2025/0 Comments/in Jesus Christ, Spiritual Life/by Tom Medlar

As the liturgical year draws to a close and we begin to prepare for the birth of Christ, Tom Medlar offers a reflection of the Light of the World.

Sacred Mysteries of the Rosary

October 10, 2025/0 Comments/in Blessed Mother, Poetry, Prayer, Rosary/by Tom Medlar

During the month of October, Tom Medlar offers four poems to help us meditate on the rosary. Each poem contemplates the saving graces available in the different mysteries, dwelling on each decade individually.

Praying for the We in Me

September 12, 2025/0 Comments/in Eucharist, Faith, Inspirational, Prayer/by Tom Medlar

Psychotherapist Tom Medlar reflects on his work with clients over the course of his career, and how these experiences have provided insight into prayer, the communion of saints and the divine indwelling of God in each of us.

“Mary, Mother of Poets”

August 8, 2025/0 Comments/in Blessed Mother, Poetry, Prayer/by Tom Medlar

Tom Medlar shares his poem, “Mary, Mother of Poets,” this month in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15.

“Woman at the Well”

July 11, 2025/0 Comments/in Faith, Inspirational, Poetry, Scripture/by Tom Medlar

This original poem by poet, Tom Medlar, shines a light on the interior life of the Woman at the Well.

Two Poems: “Sewing Light” and “A Habit of Prayer”

June 13, 2025/0 Comments/in Poetry, Praise, Prayer/by Tom Medlar

Tom Medlar shares two original poems about the Holy Spirit, light, and prayer, based on the painting “St. Elizabeth of Hungary Working for the Poor,” by Marianne Stokes.

God Speaks to the Self We don’t yet Know

May 9, 2025/0 Comments/in discipleship, Faith, Inspirational, Purification/by Tom Medlar

Tom Medlar shares a thoughtful insight into how we see ourselves, how God sees us, and who God is calling us to be.

Hannah and Hopalot

April 11, 2025/0 Comments/in Animals, Childrens' Books, Short Story/by Tom Medlar

Tom Medlar’s children’s story, “Hannah and Hopalot,” reminds us of the value of all living creatures. Celebrate Earth Day this month, on April 22, by reading the story to your children or grandchildren, and thanking God for all that he has made.

My Proposal

March 14, 2025/0 Comments/in Blessed Mother, Poetry/by Tom Medlar

In honor of the Annunciation this month, Tom Medlar reflects on the interaction between the Angel Gabriel and the Blessed Virgin Mary in an original poem.

Some Contemplative Poets

February 14, 2025/0 Comments/in Poetry, Prayer, Spiritual Life/by Tom Medlar

Tom Medlar reflects on contemplative poetry and compares the style of some well-known poets.