Below is edited text from a report published by Agenzia Fides on 15-1.25: “Child abuse, of whatever nature, is a despicable act, it is a heinous act. It is not simply a blight on society, no,...
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SMA Journal – January 2025
Welcome to the first SMA Journal for 2025. This month we have three short video reports about the work and lives of Irish SMA’s Solar power in the SMA Media Centre, run by Fr Tom Casey in...
POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTION FOR JANUARY 2025 | For the right to an education
In this month Pope Francis asks us to pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected....
Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope
The Jubilee Year began on Christmas Eve 2024 and was marked by the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican immediately before Pope Francis celebrated midnight Mass. The Holy...
HOMILY ON THE SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 6th January 2025
Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Theme: ‘We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage’ (Mt 2:2) Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord,...
MISSIONARIES AND PASTORAL WORKERS KILLED IN 2024
Below is an edited version of an Agenzia Fides article written by Fabio Beretta and published on the 30/12/2024 “We can ask them: How did you manage to survive such trials? And they will tell us...
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 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
Readings: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24; 2 Cor 8:7,9,13-15; Mk 5:21-43 Theme: The Healing Power of Jesus Today’s gospel reading from Mark reports two miracles performed by Jesus upon his return to the...
Homily for the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
Homily for the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B Readings: Job 38:1,8-11; 2 Corinthians 5:14-17; Mark 4:35-41 Theme: ‘Even though he sleeps, Christ is in the boat’ (Martin Luther) One of the...
Homily for the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B, 2024
Readings: Ezekiel 17:22-24; 2 Cor. 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 Theme: ‘Mustard seed things make mountains move around’ (Freddie Robinson Jr) In 1973 a German-born economist, Ernst F. Schumacher, published a...
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