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About S.T. Martin

I am a Catholic writer and poet who holds an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University and Master's Degree in Public and Private Management from Yale University. Politically, I support a Catholic Monarchy as being the highest form of civil government, whereby the Monarch is non-ecclesial yet nevertheless serves as the right arm of the Church. A former Methodist who was also familiar with Evangelical communities as a youth, I joined the Catholic Church on Easter of 1985. The grace of my conversion came about on October 1, 1984 through the Virgin Mary and the intercession of St. Thérèse of Lisieux on her Feast Day. Years later my life was saved through the Virgin Mary and the intercession of St. Joan of Arc on July 17, 2006, the day we celebrate Joan's victorious entry into Rheims. I now dedicate my life and writings in honor of my "saintly sisters," the Virgin Mary, and our mighty Lord in His radiant Divine Mercy. "To Jesus through Mary in the friendship and sisterly care of Sts. Joan and Thérèse!"

Trailer for The Dove and Rose in honor of St. Joan of Arc and St. Thérèse

SJST I hope you enjoy this trailer for my book “The Dove and Rose” in honor of St. Joan of Arc and St. Thérèse. You can obtain your paperback copy by clicking the picture or visit my Amazon page for … Continue reading

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Trailer for Testament for Love – The Pilgrim Dance in honor of St. Joan of Arc and St. Thérèse

SJST I hope you enjoy the trailer for my book, “Testament for Love – The Pilgrim Dance” which contains a large number of the postings on this blog. If you ever wanted to just read through this blog in some … Continue reading

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Trailer for Little Flowers and Fiery Towers – a book of poetry in honor of St. Joan of Arc and St. Thérèse of Lisieux

SJST I hope you enjoy the trailer to my book of poetry in honor of St. Joan of Arc and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. You can get your paperback copy by clicking the picture, or go to my Amazon Author’s … Continue reading

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Le Royaume – Prophecies of the coming of the Great French Monarch

SJST Enjoy this video with only a few of the many prophecies by the saints throughout the centuries regarding the coming of the Great French Monarch who will work with a very holy Pope to defeat the enemies of Christ … Continue reading

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Le Royaume – Visit the Kingdom Blessed of St. Joan and St. Thérèse

SJST Enjoy the newest from Joan and Thérèse Media, a function of Joan and Thérèse Publications. StM

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Le Royaume! Join the Kingdom Blessed of St. Joan and St. Thérèse!

SJST Enjoy this video promoting my main site for “Le Royaume Béni des Ste. Jeanne et Ste. Thérèse” (The Kingdom Blessed of St. Joan and St. Thérèse). Join “Le Royaume”! Join the Kingdom! StM

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Trailer for my book Fleur-Darc, A Journey Toward the Kingdom with St. Thérèse and St. Joan of Arc

SJST Enjoy the trailer for my book Fleur-Darc (written under my real name, Walter Adams)! You can get your copy in paperback or e-format. Also visit my author’s web site, The Dove and Rose!

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Le Royaume – S.T. Martin’s story in 5 minutes

SJST I hope you enjoy. The radio interview excerpts are courtesy of Dennis O’Donovan at rpconradio. You can click here for his full 30 minute interview of me. StM

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Le Royaume – The development of S.T. Martin’s writings in 3 minutes

SJST I hope you enjoy this short story in pictures, words, and music about how my writings came to be. StM

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Creating the Catholic Supra-Culture – How you can join The Kingdom Blessed of St. Joan and St. Thérèse

SJST Let’s face it. We live in a post-Christian world. At least we should say that we live in a post-Christian Western Civilization. Or, at the very least, we can say with absolute certainty that we live in a post-Christian … Continue reading

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A Catholic madman’s guide to the galaxy (and on going home to Guymon, OK)

SJST I’m writing this not knowing whether not I will be able to make my Guymon High School 35th class reunion this summer. Guymon Oklahoma is far from Chicago, and Oklahoma City, the gathering spot for the reunion, is not … Continue reading

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The life and sacred duty of a Counter-Revolutionary in the Catholic and Royal Army of America

SJST Join the Catholic and Royal Army of America on Facebook Read the Catholic and Royal Army of America’s Vision and Mission Statements  The Counter-Revolutionary (CR) of the Catholic and Royal Army of America (CRAA) finds him or herself with … Continue reading

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What is the Catholic and Royal Army of America?

SJST Join the Catholic and Royal Army of America on Facebook. Read the Catholic and Royal Army of America’s Vision and Mission statements.  “A day will come when the enemies of Christ will boast of having conquered the whole world. … Continue reading

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Totalitarian Democracy vs the Freedom of the Catholic Monarchy

SJST Join the Catholic and Royal Army of America on Facebook. Read the Catholic and Royal Army of America’s Vision and Mission Statements. “Athens alone, with a wiser policy and more far-seeing leadership, could have led the way to ordered … Continue reading

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The Republic vs The Monarchy: The Will of the People vs The Will of God

SJST Join the Catholic and Royal Army of America on Facebook. Read the Catholic and Royal Army of America’s Vision and Mission Statement “In the Legislative Assembly, the more violent revolutionaries had congregated, at first simply by chance, on the … Continue reading

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Ten reasons why we should establish a Catholic Monarchy for America

SJST Join The Catholic and Royal Army of America on Facebook Read the Vision and Mission Statements for the Catholic and Royal Army of America The Catholic Monarchy is our only lasting hope of saving the United States of America. … Continue reading

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How an American man from Oklahoma found spiritual kinship with the Mystical Kingdom of France

SJST One of the most prominent themes in all of my writings is that of our growth through time and space toward our Final Form that resides in the Mind of God. I often quote St. Thomas Aquinas who himself … Continue reading

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Selfish Parents – a profound essay on life and family from a contributing author to SJST

I am pleased to present the following essay from a contributing author. The subject matter is quite relevant to our time, and the essay itself is profound in its depth. Sarah Rollins comes from a large family and is herself … Continue reading

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Savor a grand, marvelous telling of the story of Joan of Arc! Joan the Maid! Jeanne d’Arc! La Pucelle!

SJST The story of Jeanne d’Arc resonates throughout the heavens when told from the heart of a true devotee. The choirs of angels sing and her holy brothers and sisters, the saints, rejoice with her. There is no more glorious … Continue reading

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Nothing against George Weigel, but: Monarchy versus the Republic in the post Vatican II World

SJST Nothing against George Weigel (which means I’m about to say something against George Weigel). I know and respect that he is a towering figure in the lay Catholic world who wrote the highly acclaimed biography on John Paul II. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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En l’honneur du 600th anniversaire de Ste. Jeanne d’Arc

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ste. Jeanne et Ste. Thérèse (La Colombe et La Rose)

SJST Please visit The Dove and Rose page on Facebook and “like”!

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The Dove and Rose XI (St. Joan and St. Thérèse)

SJST Please visit The Dove and Rose page on Facebook and “like”!

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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!

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Ô Marie Ô mère chérie – Chez nous soyez Reine

Une très belle chanson! Ô Marie Ô Mère Chérie!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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What’s in a name? The birth of the pen name 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, Walter (Wally to … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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