Readings: Exodus 3:1-8a,13-15; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12; Luke 13:1-9 Theme: The God of Second Chances By: Michael McCabe, SMA A priest in one of our Houses was known for his wise sayings. A...
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THE MEANING OF LENT – Fr Michael McCabe SMA
A short reflection from Fr Michael McCabe on the meaning of Lent. It is only two and a half minutes long and was first published in our recent SMA Journal for March 2025. A brief message and...
Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent, Year 2025
Readings: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28-36 Theme: The Transfiguration of Jesus The transfiguration of Jesus has captured the imagination of artists down through the ages....
POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY 2025 | For families in crisis
Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences. the Pope asks us to pray “that broken...
SMA Journal – March 2025
In this month’s chapter of the SMA Journal for March 2025 we begin by praying for Pope Francis using words written by Fr Kevin O Gorman SMA. We invite you to pray them with us. The text of...
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Father Michael Kidney, SMA [RIP]
It is with feelings of deep sorrow that we announce the death of our dear confrere, Father Michael Kidney, SMA. Fr Michael died peacefully in St Theresa’s Nursing Unit, African Missions,...
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 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
Readings: Wis 2:12,17-20; James 3:16 – 4:3; Mk 9:30-37 Theme: True Greatness The theme of today’s readings might be summed up in these words of Martin Luther King: ‘Not everybody can be famous but...
Homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary time, Year B
Readings: Is 50:5-9; James 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35 Theme: The true Identity and Mission of Jesus Caesarea Philippi, the setting of today’s gospel is located on the southern slopes of Mount Hermon in...
Homily for the 23rd Sunday, Year B
Readings: Isaiah 35:4-7, James 2:1-5 and Mark 7:31-37. In the gospel today Jesus meets a man who is deaf and also has a speech impediment. We note the sensitivity of Jesus. He takes the man apart...
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