World Refugee Day, observed annually on 20 June, honours the strength and resilience of those who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, persecution, or natural disasters. ...
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Flowers from Africa
Below is text from a Background Paper published by the German Network Africa which is affiliated to the Africa Europe Faith and Justice Network (AEFJN). This short but interesting piece is full of...
Answer to a Prayer
Setting out to complete a long-held dream to canoe around Ireland Fr Michael O’Shea made good headway until he was crossing Dundalk Bay. Then things changed. In this video ‘An Answer to a...
The Wreck of the California – looking back on a Missionary’s Journey during World War II
This article was recently re-published in the African Missionary Magazine, No 43, Spring – summer 2024. It is an edited version of an account written by Father Michael McLoughlin, SMA, telling of...
JUNE 2024 | For those fleeing their own countries
Let us pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys fraught with danger and violence, may find welcome and new living opportunities in their host countries. When we...
Reflection for the Immaculate heart of Mary, 8th June – Fr Kevin O’Gorman
Six months from now we will hopefully gather to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a special day in our SMA Calendar. This is not to hurry things along...
Ways to Support
Our Projects in Africa
The goals of building up faith communities and church structures, providing education, health care, social development and caring for our environment have been at the heart of the SMA’s missionary work.
Over the years we have supported the care of children at Tanga House, we have helped develop housing for those that were homeless, we have assisted in the building of schools and we have continued to educate Seminarians training to become SMA Missionary Priests.
Missionary Association Cards and prayers for a loved one
You can donate to the SMA by ordering one or more Missionary Association Cards. Our cards are designed to let someone know that you have remembered them in a prayerful way. All prayer intentions received are placed before the altar in the Community Chapel of the SMA House from where you got the Card and will be remembered in our daily prayers and Masses.
We have a number of options available for Birthdays, Sympathy, Get Well, Christmas, etc.
Events in Ireland
Each year we host a selection of events such as Summer schools and camps, climate change and biodiversity conferences and events on human trafficking and advocacy.
We also host Novenas across Ireland.
Sunday Homilies
Homily for he 5th Sunday of Easter, Year B
Readings: Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 Theme: ‘I am the vine, you are the branches’ (Jn 15:5) The context of today’s gospel reading is Jesus’ long discourse to his disciples...
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter 2024 – Vocations’ Sunday
Readings: Acts 4:8-12; 1 Jn 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 Theme: ‘The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep’ (Jn 10:11) Today is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, a day on which the Church...
Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter 2024
Readings: Acts 3:13-15,17-19; 1 John 2:1-5; Luke 24:35-48 Theme: ‘Love in his eyes’’ (Malcolm Guite) Today’s gospel reading follows immediately after Luke’s dramatic account of our risen...
Videos
Beginnings provides an historical account of the initiation of the SMA. It is the SMA story on the founder, choices and international expansion.
Fr. Anthony was extremely active in the Twafawne building project; a community housing initiative for women that had lost their homes.
Supporters in Ireland contribute vital funds to sponsor priests in training in Africa. You can hear about the FVC supporters and what is involved.
Each month we share videos regularly on :
- History and occasions
- Prayers and meditations
- Reflections and teachings
- Climate change, biodiversity and human trafficking
- Mindfulness
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