Readings: Ecclesiasticus:17:1-15, Ps. 102:13-18; Mark 10:13-16. The readings today offer two ways to God – the way of wisdom and the way of innocence. As we are reminded that God ‘made [people] in...
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Homily for the 8th Sunday Homily of Ordinary Time: 2025
Readings: Ecclesiastes 27: 4-7; 1 Corinthians 15: 54-58; Luke 6:39-45 Theme: ‘If you want to change the world, start with yourself’ (Mahatma Gandhi) Last Sunday’s gospel ended with the exhortation...
AFRICA/SIERRA LEONE – “People are forced to travel almost 8 miles every Sunday to go to Mass”: new mission stations in the diocese of Kenema
Fr Peddy Sinda SMA (left)is originally from Kabwe-Zambia. He was ordained on the 29th August,2020 and assigned to work in Sierra Leone. (Article courtesy of Agenzia Fides) “Our mission in Sierra...
The Vatican’s Stance on AI: Understanding Antiqua et Nova
In recent times the subject of Artificial intelligence has become a burning issue and a source of worry and fear for many. At the end of January 2025, the Church published ANTIQUA ET NOVA –...
Cardinal Bernardin Gantin and his Roman and missionary heart
This article from Agenzia Fides and written by by Antonella Prenna tells of the great role that Cardinal Gantin has played in the development of the Church in Africa. It also highlights his close...
The Beatitude of Hope – 16th February 2025
A reflection for the Sixth Sunday (Cycle C) The difference between Luke’s so-called Sermon on the Plain and Matthew’s version on the Mount is more than a matter of location and length, it is also...
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 the 32nd Sunday Year B 2024
Readings: 1 Kings 17:10-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12: 38-44. Theme: ‘To give and not to count the cost.’ (St Ignatius of Loyola). Widows feature prominently in the Bible. Today’s readings showcase...
Homily for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, 2024
Readings: Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 12: 28b-34 Theme: ‘Without love, I am nothing’ (1 Cor 13:2). In today’s gospel passage from Mark, a scribe asks Jesus to identify the most...
Homily for 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9, Hebrews 5:1-6, Mark 10:46-52 Theme: The courageous faith of Bartimaeus Today’s gospel reading recounts one of the most fascinating miracle stories in Mark’s gospel, the...
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