A short poem reflecting on the meaning of Lent by the American poet Ann Weems....
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Homily for 5th Sunday of Lent 2025
Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 Theme: God of Mercy and Compassion By Michael McCabe Mercy is the most striking manifestation of God’s love as revealed in the life and...
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Father Matthew O’Connell, SMA [RIP]
It is with feelings of deep sorrow that we announce the death of our dear confrere, Father Matthew (Matt) O’Connell, SMA [Toberpatrick, Dromard, Skreen, Co Sligo]. Fr Matthew died peacefully...
DROMANTINE RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE – 2025 PROGRAMME
Below is the 2025 Programme outlining nineteen events that will take place at the Centre in the coming months. Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre welcomes bookings for Congregational Chapters,...
Reflection: On the readings for Saturday, Third Week of Lent (29th March 2025) – Fr Kevin O’Gorman SMA
Readings: Hosea 5:15-6:6; Psalm 50:3-4,18-21; Luke 18:9-14 Prophets are expected to be passionate and Hosea does not disappoint today, treating us to a cocktail of toughness and tenderness, ‘He has...
A POEM – a thought for Lent
A short poem by Fr Flor McCarthy SDB suitable for this time of Lent. Before looking out, look...
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 34th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B 2024 – Feast of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Readings: Daniel 7:13-14; Apocalypse1:5-8; John 18:33b-37 The Feast of Christ the King marks the end of ordinary time and the completion of the Church’s liturgical year. It was instituted by Pope...
Homily for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time 2024
Readings: Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-14,18; Mark 13:24-32 Theme: ‘Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away’ (Mk 13:31) On Sunday, the 14th day of April 1935, a gigantic...
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...
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