Technology should not benefit only the few Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the...
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HOMILY AT THE FUNERAL MASS OF FR MATT O’CONNELL, SMA (2ND APRIL, 2025)
We are gathered here today to say farewell to our dear brother priest, a brother, an uncle and friend, Fr Matt O’Connell, SMA whom God called to himself last Friday morning. No matter how prepared...
Palm Sunday Homily – Year C, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 50: 4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Luke 22: 14 – 23:56 Theme: ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord’ By Michael McCabe Today, Palm Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week,...
A Reflection for Lent
A short poem reflecting on the meaning of Lent by the American poet Ann Weems....
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...
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...
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 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...
Homily for the 29th Sunday Year B, 2024
Readings: Is 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 Today’s gospel reading opens with Jesus and his disciples on the road, heading for Jerusalem. Jesus has just told his disciples – for the third time!...
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