S.T. Martin is the founder of ”St. Joan and St. Thérèse” and a self-published author of 5 books. His sixth, ”Fleur-Darc,” is a one volume compilation of all of his writings. He is a member of the Catholic Writers Guild and holds degrees from both Princeton and Yale Universities
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Fleur-Darc, a one-volume compilation of all five S.T. Martin books below and published under his real name. For those interested in all of S.T.’s writings, this book is a must have!
The Dove and Rose by S.T. Martin in paperback (A compendium of blog posts and prayers to Sts. Joan and Thérèse)
Little Flowers and Fiery Towers (Poetry) by S.T. Martin in paperback
Testament for Love by S.T. Martin in paperback ( A compendium of blog posts)
Journey to Christendom by S.T. Martin in paperback
Seek First the Kingdom by S.T. Martin in paperback
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Author Archives: S.T. Martin
New book! New blog! Fleur-Darc!
Fleur-Darc (A new book that is a one volume compilation of all five of his self-published books, and a new blog, by S.T. Martin. Written and administered under his real name. Curious? Drop by “Fleur-Darc”!) (Now available in paperback! Kindle … Continue reading
A beautiful and inspiring personal letter from an officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson
SJST I am delighted to present on “St. Joan and St. Thérèse” a beautiful personal letter from the training officer aboard one of our heroic aircraft carriers defending the country. In her personal spiritual journey, LCDR Amy Hunt was drawn … Continue reading
“Joan of Arc” an Opera in Three Acts by Composer Steven Jobe
SJST “St. Joan and St. Thérèse” is honored to feature the promotional websites for “Joan of Arc,” an opera in three acts by Rhode Island-based composer, Steven Jobe. Please visit and preview this marvelous tribute to Joan of Arc. Mr. … Continue reading
Jeanne d’Arc, where I and Little Flower go
SJST I know the heart of Saint Thérèse Through whom I came to love and know Jeanne d’Arc, herself, who’s always there Where I and Little Flower go I’d never make a claim so bold To know another’s heart, I … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Joan of Arc, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, Catholic poetry, Little Flower, Therese, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, Jeanne d'Arc
Sainte Thérèse, ma petite mère, petite reine, et sainte sœur
SJST En l’honneur de Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux et Sainte Jeanne d’Arc Un petit et pauvre poème en Français, surement avec les fautes, mais j’ai l’écrit de mon cœur Sainte Thérèse, ma petite mère, petite reine, et sainte sœur Ma … Continue reading
Saint Thérèse, my little mother, queen, and saint
SJST My little mother, queen, and saint A little flower I found one day Thérèse, whose fragrance none can hide Sweet, from above, where she abides My little mother, queen, and saint Whose petals hold the dew and rain Of … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged St. Therese of Lisieux, Catholic poetry, Little Flower, St. Therese, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, Therese of Lisieux Poetry
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Ste Jeanne d’Arc is protecting our Navy!
SJST I am deeply grateful and honored to have received the following correspondence from the training officer on one our Navy’s aircraft carriers. She contacted me several months ago after reading my blog. She is deeply devoted to St. Joan … Continue reading
On the invocation, veneration, and relics of saints, and on sacred images (Decrees from the Council of Trent)
SJST The relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux at her National Shrine in Darien, IL One of the most beautiful and life giving doctrines of the Catholic Church is that of the communion of saints both here on earth and … Continue reading
Ste. Jeanne d’Arc with her Angels, Saints, and G.K. Chesterton
SJST “Only, when he has entered the Church, he finds that the Church is much larger inside than it is outside.” (G.K. Chesterton) No one would have had to tell Ste. Jeanne d’Arc that. Not only did Jeanne know intuitively … Continue reading
My life with Ste. Jeanne d’Arc began January 6, 1412
SJST (This meditation was given to me on December 8, 2011, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the most holy and glorious Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven and of earth. It is an answer to a prayer first conceived … Continue reading
A beautiful prayer that we may join St. Joan of Arc and all the saints of France in heaven
SJST A beautiful prayer that we may join St. Joan of Arc and all the saints of France in heaven. What a joy to contemplate! God, Who has given to Joan of Domrémy to be valiant in the humble work … Continue reading
Posted in Restoring the French Monarchy
Tagged Catholicism, France, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, Saints, St. Joan of Arc
Beautiful prayer for the Kingdom of France
SJST Here is a very beautiful prayer for the Kingdom of France sent to me by a Romanian member of the faithful and a devotee of St. Joan and St. Thérèse. I thought this was a beautiful prayer that expresses … Continue reading
Spiritual equanimity in The Dove and Rose devotion (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST “And I will gather together the remnant of my flock, out of the lands into which I have cast them out: and I will make them return to their own fields, and they shall increase and be multiplied.” (Jer … Continue reading
Ste. Jeanne et Ste. Thérèse (La Colombe et La Rose)
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The Dove and Rose XI (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
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“Quand le Roi n’est pas là, les pourris dansent.” (“When the King is not there, the rotten dance.”)
“Quand le Roi n’est pas là, les pourris dansent.” (“When the King is not there, the rotten dance.”) En aide de l’Occident, vive le Roi de France!
Ô Marie Ô mère chérie – Chez nous soyez Reine
Une très belle chanson! Ô Marie Ô Mère Chérie!
Posted in General Catholic Videos
Tagged Ô Marie Ô mère chérie, Blessed Virgin Mary, La Vierge Marie, Mother Mary, Virgin Mary
Pedagogy 4 on the Dove and Rose Devotion (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST The final points making up the fourth, and last, pedagogical methodology of the Dove and Rose (St. Joan and St. Thérèse) devotion are: “We grow increasingly and lovingly in union of heart, soul, and mind with our sisters in … Continue reading
Pedagogy 3 on the Dove and Rose Devotion (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST The two points making up the third pedagogical methodology of the Dove and Rose (St. Joan and St. Thérèse) devotion are: “The more we pray, the more we are drawn into seeking quietude in the midst of our active … Continue reading
Pedagogy 2 on the Dove and Rose Devotion (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST The point making up the second pedagogical methodology of the Dove and Rose (St. Joan and St. Thérèse) devotion is: “Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, and through the Immaculate Heart of Mary will synthesize the particulars of knowledge … Continue reading
Pedagogy 1 on the Dove and Rose Devotion (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST The teaching of the Trinitarian God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, through total consecration to the Virgin Mary, and in the friendship and sisterly care of Sts. Joan and Thérèse (here called The Dove and Rose devotion) is an … Continue reading
What’s in a name? The birth of S.T. Martin (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST It may come as no surprise to you that S.T. Martin is not my real name. In September of 2010, I made the decision to change my profile name on Facebook from my parent-given childhood moniker to that of … Continue reading
The Pedagogy of the Dove and Rose Devotion (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST The pedagogy of The Dove and Rose (St. Joan and St. Thérèse) devotion is astonishing and edifying. The teaching of the Holy Spirit through the intercession, friendship, and kinship of St. Joan of Arc and St. Thérèse of Lisieux … Continue reading
Reflections on the mission behind The Dove and Rose (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST The reason that I expend so much energy in sharing with the world my love and devotion for St. Joan of Arc and St. Thérèse of Lisieux – The Dove and Rose – is that I desire to share … Continue reading
Most charming shade that lifts my gaze (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST In flames, Jeanne d’Arc shines brightly, crying Around her angels weeping, sighing In flames, Jeanne’s robed in tints of glory A color sweet, celestial story Her banner flies in Faith and Hope Through fire our Jeanne in love eloped … Continue reading
I was the king of France one day
I was the king of France one day I’m telling you the truth While sitting in my chair one morn This made me quite amused It shook and startled me, for sure Imagine, if you can Sensations running through your … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Catholic poetry, French Monarchy, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, King of France, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, St. Joan of Arc
The Monarch (a poem on the prophecy of the Great Catholic Monarch)
The following is a beautiful poem by a first time contributing writer to this blog, Selena Joan McPhail. The poem is copyrighted to Ms. McPhail. This poem deals with the ancient Catholic prophecy of the Great Monarch who will re-establish Catholic … Continue reading
God’s Love Unseen (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST (Click picture to visit the Dove and Rose Facebook page and “like” St. Joan and St. Thérèse) Of all God’s shades And hues He made His tints and tones With grays like stone Of all God’s grace And beauty … Continue reading
On Christians and the humble “I don’t know” of the Atheist
SJST An interesting phenomenon in the current debate between atheists and Christians is the atheist’s attempt to usurp the intellectual high ground by declaring that the philosophical position of “I don’t know” (albeit usually completely ignoring the Thomist philosophical proofs … Continue reading
The Catholic and Royal Army of America’s Vision and Mission Statements
SJST “Like” the Catholic and Royal Army of America on Facebook The CRAA is under the co-patronage of Ste Jeanne d’Arc and Ste Thérèse de Lisieux Position statement: The CRAA supports the institution of a Catholic Monarchy for the United … Continue reading
Interview on radio talk show Religion, Politics, and the Culture
SJST I am most appreciative to have been interviewed by radio host Dennis O’Donovan on his talk show “Religion, Politics, and the Culture.” The video below holds the audio to this interview. Everyone should tune in to 1040 AM Radio … Continue reading
Posted in General Catholic, General Catholic Videos, On my devotion to St. Joan and St. Thérèse, The Knights of the Dove and Rose
Tagged Catholic radio interview, Catholicism, conversion, Dennis O'Donovan, Politics, Religion, Religion Politics and the Culture radio show, rpconradio.com, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese of Lisieux, WLVJ
Join the Catholic and Royal Army, “We are free, we are Catholic”
SJST “We are free. We are Catholic.” Join the Catholic and Royal Army. Also join me on Facebook.
Posted in Catholic and Royal Army of America
Tagged armée Catholique et Royale, Catholic and Royal Army, Catholic Church, Catholic Monarchy, Catholicism, Christendom, Christian Culture, Church History, Counter-Revolution, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese, Western Civilization
Become a Knight of the Dove (St. Joan) and Rose (St. Thérèse)!
SJST Become a Knight of the Dove and Rose and join us on Facebook. Share this video with friends. “To Jesus through Mary in the friendship and sisterly care of Sts. Joan and Thérèse!”
Posted in St. Joan of Arc Videos, St. Thérèse of Lisieux Videos, The Knights of the Dove and Rose
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christian Culture, Christian Doctrine, Church, Church History, Dogma, Dove and Rose, Evangelicals and Catholics, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Knights of the Dove and Rose, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Spirituality, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Virgin Mary
Join the Catholic and Royal Army of America (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)
SJST Join me on Facebook and let us strive together to send the anti-God blasphemers back to hell from where they came. The saints are prepared to help us.
Posted in The Catholic and Royal Army of America, Vive le Roi - Counter-revolutionary videos
Tagged armée Catholique et Royale, Catholic and Royal Army, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christian Culture, Church History, Counter-Revolution, French Monarchy, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Monarchy, Restore the French Monarchy, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, Therese, Western Civilization
Join the Knights of the Dove and Rose to experience the Divine Mercy of Jesus
SJST Join the Knights of the Dove (St. Joan) and Rose (St. Thérèse) and experience the Divine Mercy of Jesus as you never have before. Join us on Facebook!
The Dove and Rose – Become a Knight for Christ in His Eucharistic Real Presence
SJST Join the Knights of the Dove and Rose. Visit us on Facebook and become part of our association dedicated to Christ in His Eucharistic Real Presence and to His Holy Mother, the glorious Virgin Mary.
Posted in St. Joan of Arc Videos, St. Thérèse of Lisieux Videos, The Knights of the Dove and Rose
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christian Culture, Dove and Rose, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Knights of the Dove and Rose, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese
On how I became Catholic and devoted to Sts Joan, Thérèse, and the French Monarchy
Opening comments I could not have been raised in a more distant land, culture, or political belief system from that which is stated in the topic of this essay. Even my religious beliefs of youth, though still Christian, were quite … Continue reading
Posted in On my devotion to St. Joan and St. Thérèse
Tagged Belloc, Catholic Church, Catholic Monarchy, Catholicism, Chesterton, Christendom, Christian Culture, Christian Doctrine, Church History, conversion, Counter-Revolution, France, French Monarchy, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc Poetry, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Middle Ages, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese, Therese of Lisieux Poetry, Virgin Mary, Western Civilization
That Kingdom blessed of Joan and Saint Thérèse
SJST I honor you today Simplistic praise in heart As one whose cottage sits Among the fields possessed By you who by the hand Of God and Mother, too As angels gathered ’round Were crowned among the true My … Continue reading
I have loved what you loved (for Ste Jeanne and Ste Thérèse)
SJST I have loved what you loved I have raised my eyes Been moved by your example Followed as you led Had faith because you did You cared about me You fought my battles for me And I miss you … Continue reading
New book! The Dove and Rose, become a Knight of the Dove and Rose! (Ste Jeanne d’Arc and Ste Thérèse de Lisieux)
SJST The Dove and Rose is a prayer and meditation booklet designed to enflame your heart with love for Sts. Joan of Arc and Thérèse of Lisieux. Its purpose is to allow you to open your heart to their saintly, … Continue reading
Posted in The Knights of the Dove and Rose
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholic poetry, Catholicism, Christian Culture, Christian Doctrine, Counter-Revolution, Dove and Rose, France, Hundred Years War, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc Poetry, La Pucelle, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese, Therese of Lisieux Poetry, Western Civilization
The Dove and Rose (Ste. Jeanne et Ste. Thérèse)
My poem “The Dove and Rose” put to video. My hope is that you will all share my poem and video to encourage others to visit and join me as a Knight of the Dove and Rose:
Posted in St. Joan of Arc Videos, St. Thérèse of Lisieux Videos, The Knights of the Dove and Rose
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholic poetry, Catholicism, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese, Therese of Lisieux Poetry
A litany of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
SJST (Composed by S.T. Martin for the honor of St. Thérèse of Lisieux) Lord, have mercy on us! Jesus Christ, have mercy on us! Lord, have mercy on us! Jesus Christ, hear us! Jesus Christ, graciously hear us! Our Heavenly … Continue reading
A litany of Saint Joan of Arc
SJST (Composed by S.T. Martin for the honor of St. Joan of Arc) Lord, have mercy on us! Jesus Christ, have mercy on us! Lord, have mercy on us! Jesus Christ, hear us! Jesus Christ, graciously hear us! Our Heavenly … Continue reading
King Louis XIV of France
Posted in Vive le Roi - Counter-revolutionary videos
Tagged France, French Monarchy, Louis XIV, Monarchy
Consécration à la Vierge Marie De Saint Louis de Montfort
SJST En Français Je vous choisis, aujourd’hui, Ô Marie, en présence de toute la Cour Céleste, Pour ma Mère et ma Reine. Je vous livre et consacre, en toute soumission et amour, Mon corps et mon âme, Mes biens intérieurs … Continue reading
But, does your church have it’s own standing army?
The Swiss Guard has not only been protecting the Pope for over 500 years, but a branch of the Swiss Army helped to defend the King of France. During the French Revolution, Louis XVI gave them the order to surrender, … Continue reading
Chapelet de Ste Jeanne d’Arc (en Français)
(Merci à une amie de Lisieux qui traduit cette prière en Français! Je la recevez avec gratitude! Quelle belle prière en Français! StM) Chapelet de Ste Jeanne d’Arc Prière sur le crucifix – O Dieu viens à mon aide – … Continue reading
Posted in The Knights of the Dove and Rose
Stepping on the dry, dirt road
SJST It began on dry dirt It happens sometimes to me It is unique to summer time To hot, dry, breezy summer days It starts with a dusty road, or perhaps a tree Why it is that summer’s lazy mood … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, Youth
