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: Spiritual Poetry
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
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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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
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Tagged St. Therese of Lisieux, Catholic poetry, Little Flower, St. Therese, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, Therese of Lisieux Poetry
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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
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
The Monarch
A holy prince the throne shall take A wonderful Monarch he will make When God will be worshiped again once more A period of peace will reign for sure And troubles shall cease at least for a time The Church … Continue reading
St. Therese The Little Flower
Oh Little white flower as sweet as can be Our Lord loved you ever so tenderly. From the day you were born ’til the day that you died The Heavenly Father was there at your side. Loving you, holding you, … 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
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Tagged Catholic poetry, French Monarchy, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, King of France, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, St. Joan of Arc
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
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
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
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Tagged Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, Youth
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
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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
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
The Melody – Just a simple poem for my friends
Posted in General Catholic Videos
Tagged Friendship, Spiritual Poetry, Spirituality
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
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
La France mystique – Jeanne d’Arc te sanctifia
La France mystique, elle vit en mon cœur S’esprit me tient par les mains De mes sœurs saintes, qui M’à raccompagnent chez mêmes La France mystique, elle est le Royaume Le Royaume du Seigneur et de notre Reine Elle est … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Restoring the French Monarchy
Tagged Catholic poetry, France, French poetry, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc Poetry, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Spiritual Poetry, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese of Lisieux Poetry
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Mystical France – St. Joan and St. Thérèse (English Metrical Version)
Mystical France, she lifts my heart Her spirit holds me by the hands Of saintly sisters honored, who Attend and guide me to their land Mystical France, the Kingdom of Our Lord and Queen who reign above And here is … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic Church, Catholic poetry, Catholicism, Christendom, Christian Culture, Church History, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc Poetry, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Middle Ages, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese of Lisieux Poetry
St. Joan of Arc with poem by St. Thérèse
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Tagged Catholicism, Christendom, Church History, Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc, Little Flower, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Spiritual Poetry, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese, Therese of Lisieux Poetry
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Memories Resurrected to Hope
SJST The town felt new, the land like ancient myth Harsh landscape formed in beauty strong, forlorn A sky so blue with silent voice obscure The innocence of youth in riddles worn As kids we laughed as fairies dancing do … Continue reading
La plus jolie couleur! Ste. Joan et Ste.Thérèse
Mes amis, Je vous donne mon premier poème en Français. S’il vous plait, pardonne-moi pour mon écrit pauvre et mes fautes de Français. Merci beaucoup! La plus jolie couleur! L’Ordre Divin est plein des couleurs vivantes Paradis brille avec Les … Continue reading
The Ladies Tree
SJST When I look out the window pane each day at three to stare Or rest my elbows on the sill each morn to breathe the air Sometimes, more now than then, in solitude and thought I see Delightful sights … Continue reading
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Tagged Friendship, Ladies Tree, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, Spirituality
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The Desert of St. Therese
SJST A quiet desert landscape fills my heart In solitude the stillness clears my view I long for nothing save our God out here The land of Saint Therese of Lisieux This place is real though being sight unseen An … Continue reading
Joan of Arc in my heart
I threw away the world And found a precious pearl To place inside my heart Inscribed with “Joan of Arc” I fear no fire nor hurt No battle on this earth In heaven we shall see Joan’s standard flying free! … Continue reading
Lady Poverty
Dear friend, come listen, hear a whisper grand The same that drew Saint Francis by the hand Through fields and forests irresistibly Like sweet seduction from some distant land Now wait and peer to glimpse her poised alone To gaze … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic poetry, Francis of Assisi, Holy Mother, Mary, Mother Mary, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, Virgin Mary, Virgin Mary Poetry
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Thérèse’s poems in honor of Joan of Arc
SJST Thérèse was a talented soul who wrote plays and poems while at the convent in Lisieux. Here are two beautiful ones that show the intimate relationship between her and Joan. As I have come to terms with my own … Continue reading
Dancing with St. Therese
SJST I am so happy with young Saint Therese Toward the sunlit field she beckoned me From dark and awful woods, I crawled in need To follow her sweet Dance of Destiny By true obedience of faith, she sways Across … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic poetry, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese of Lisieux Poetry
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The Fire of Joan of Arc
I was wondering one day why Joan of Arc’s end so cruelly stark, formed with her fire, a light out of dark She did everything asked of her, she did nothing wrong, that is my opinion of her life and … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic poetry, Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc Poetry, Maid of Lorraine, Maid of Orleans, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, St. Joan of Arc
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While idly traipsing through the woods one day
SJST While idly traipsing through the woods one day With nothing much in mind to do but play I heard a rustle opposite a brook And found three angels, puzzled, by their looks So fair in countenance with heads in … Continue reading
The Desert of St. Therese
SJST A quiet desert landscape fills my heart In solitude the stillness clears my view I long for nothing save our God out here The land of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux This place is real though being sight unseen An … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic poetry, Poetry, Spiritual Poetry, St. Therese, St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese, Therese of Lisieux Poetry
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