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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Tag Archives: Joan of Arc
Ready for Battle
While we’re wandering in the dark, and over this treacherous sea, Please hear us, young maid, Joan of Arc. You won’t ignore our plea In this vale, so filled with tears, the sufferings that wait in store You’ll come in … Continue reading
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
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
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
Fair Maiden of France
Saint Joan of Arc so pure and bright Who became that brave and wondrous knight Who so valiantly fought with courage and love and kept going ,supplied with graces from above You won the battle, to get a king crowned … 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
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
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 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
Joan of Arc, the Virgin’s weapon for me
SJST Relaxing in the nighttime sanctuary Staring at stars with Our Lady, So quiet, the stones might Even speak their thoughts Hear then, when ready This story buried in my heart Of the Holy Warrior Our beloved Joan of Arc … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholic poetry, Catholicism, Christian Culture, Christian Doctrine, Church History, France, Hundred Years War, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc Poetry, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Mother Mary, Poetry, Saints, Spiritual Poetry, St. Joan of Arc, Virgin Mary
Le Film, “Procès de Jeanne d’Arc”
“Procès de Jeanne d’Arc” is a brilliant film. You will not see here the entire life story of Joan of Arc. This movie assumes that you know it. However, the words are taken from the actual trial, and the production … Continue reading
The Dove and Rose (La Colombe et La Rose)
SJST The Dove and Rose Extol the dove and rose Whose lives we imitate To God their glory known That we may call them great We love the dove and rose Whose virtues are ornate Our Joan winged brightly gold … Continue reading
More on my devotion to St. Joan and St. Thérèse
SJST (Note: This was originally posted as the “About SJST” page) “C’est pour cela que je fus nais.” (“It was for this that I was born.”) – St. Joan of Arc “For whom would heaven be, if not for you?” … Continue reading
Posted in On my devotion to St. Joan and St. Thérèse
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christian Culture, Christian Doctrine, Church, Church necessary for salvation, Dogma, Evangelicals and Catholics, France, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Mother Mary, Spiritual but not religious, Spirituality, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese, True Church, Virgin Mary
The Catholic and Royal Army of America – join us to save the West!
SJST “We are free – we are Catholic!” Concept of the Catholic and Royal Army of America (CRAA) (Click here for the Vision and Mission Statements of the CRAA) “Like” the Catholic and Royal Army of America on Facebook The … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic and Royal Army of America
Tagged American Politics, Catholic Church, Catholic Monarchy, Catholicism, Christendom, Christian Culture, Church History, Church necessary for salvation, Counter-Revolution, Democratic Republics, French Monarchy, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, True Church, Virgin Mary, Western Civilization
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My life with Ste. Jeanne d’Arc – Introduction
SJST (“My life with Ste. Jeanne d’Arc” is a series-in-the-making devoted to telling the story of my spiritual journey with St. Joan in the context of her own history. New chapters will be added as they are completed. It is … Continue reading
Posted in My life with Ste. Jeanne d'Arc
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christendom, Christian Culture, Christian Doctrine, Church History, Church necessary for salvation, Counter-Revolution, France, French Monarchy, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Middle Ages, Mother Mary, Spiritual but not religious, St. Joan of Arc, St. Thomas Aquinas, True Church, Western Civilization
Beautiful song about Joan of Arc! By David Patric
Posted in St. Joan of Arc Videos
Tagged Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, St. Joan of Arc
Vive le Roi – for Joan of Arc and the restoration of the French Monarchy
Supporting the counter-revolution against secularism and against separation of Church and State. For the restoration of the Catholic Empire, the Ancien Régime of the French Monarchy, and of Catholic Culture in Western Civilization as the only life blood that can … Continue reading
On my devotion to the French Monarchy, St. Joan, and St. Thérèse
SJST “Apprenez, mon fils, que le Royaume des Francs est prédestiné par Dieu, à la défense de la Sainte Eglise Romaine qui est la seule véritable Eglise du Christ. Ce Royaume sera un jour le plus grand de tous les … Continue reading
Posted in On my devotion to St. Joan and St. Thérèse, Restoring the French Monarchy
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christendom, Christian Culture, Church History, French Monarchy, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Le Roi, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Restore the French Monarchy, Spirituality, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese, Western Civilization
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The Ballad of Joan of Arc
SJST It was six hundred years ago, we find A village most remote, war-tried In France and bordering upon Lorraine Awakened by a newborn’s cry The sixth of January, fourteen twelve Ordained by heaven, so we tell! A child of … Continue reading
Pearl of Great Price, Mont Saint-Michel
SJST Mystical pearl, Mont Saint-Michel Pearl of great price, Mont Saint-Michel Kingdom of God, a seed profound Set deeply where our spirit dwells In youth, I climbed her steep terrain Ascending towers, looking far I had no way to know … Continue reading
For those who wish to love Joan of Arc – Mark Twain and his Recollections
SJST For those who wish to love Joan of Arc (and who would not?), Mark Twain’s book, Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc is a must read. I say, “for those who wish to love Joan of Arc,” because, unlike … Continue reading
Posted in On my devotion to St. Joan and St. Thérèse
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christendom, Christian Culture, Church History, French Monarchy, Hundred Years War, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Mark Twain, Middle Ages, St. Joan of Arc, Western Civilization
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An analogy for Americans to help us understand the situation facing Joan of Arc’s France
SJST The following is brief attempt, a draft, to explain by analogy the situation facing France at the time of Joan of Arc and in such a way that Americans might more easily grasp it, thinking in our own terms. … Continue reading
“Testament for Love” How devotion to St. Joan of Arc and St. Thérèse can transform your faith!
SJST How is it that the saints help us on our journey of faith? Why is our devotion to and veneration of the saints so important in God’s plan for our salvation? What does it mean that the saints “lead … Continue reading
Posted in On my devotion to St. Joan and St. Thérèse
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christian Culture, Christian Doctrine, Church, Church History, Church necessary for salvation, Dogma, Evangelicals and Catholics, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Mary, Middle Ages, Spirituality, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, Therese, Therese of Lisieux Poetry, True Church, Virgin Mary
New edition to book of poetry dedicated to Sts. Joan of Arc and Thérèse of Lisieux!
I am very pleased to announce the availability of the third edition of “Little Flowers and Fiery Towers” to my book list! This book is newly updated and represents a very special blessing for me. Here, I have set to … Continue reading
On my devotion to St. Joan and St. Thérèse
SJST “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (Heb 10:31) (Douay-Rheims) The great day of July 17, 2006 will forever be indelibly branded on my soul. More than that even, it is a … Continue reading
