This week, we are honouring the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a fair that focuses on our animal companions. This particular edition is devoted largely to farm animals. The animals we raise for milk, meat or fibre deserve special attention and care. I think that St. Francis would have understood […]

Next Monday is the Feast of the Archangels, celebrated as Michaelmas Day in many parts of the world, from Ireland to South Africa (HT: Jenn). Michaelmas also lends its name to the first academic term of the year at many schools in Britain, and at our very own homeschool.

A little primer on Michael and […]

Now that my family’s homeschooling year has begun, I’m ready to begin hosting Catholic homeschooling blog fairs again on Renaissance Academy. Here is a list of upcoming themes through the end of November. You can submit your contribution very simply at the Renaissance Academy Blog Carnival Page. Submissions are due NLT the Wednesday for Friday […]

Welcome to the first edition of Renaissance Fair!
Lent has begun, turning our hearts and minds to ways in which we can improve our lives, making us better disciples of Our Lord, better examples of Christian living to our children. In our home, we traditionally eschew fancy menus in favour of plain food. […]