Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Luke 24:46-53 Theme: Jesus, Lord of all Creation By Michael McCabe, SMA Today, the feast of the Ascension, marks an end and a beginning: the end of Jesus’...
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Homily from the Mass at the Annual SMA Pilgrimage to Knock
Below is an edited version of he homily preached by Fr Colum O’Shea SMA during Mass at Knock Basilica on Saturday 24th of May 2025 We gather this Jubilee year of Hope; we are indeed Pilgrims...
Father Mandonico, of the Society of African Missions: “The missionary Pope reminds us of the need not to close ourselves in our fortresses”
“One particular trait stands out about the missionary Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, who became Pope Leo XIV. Those who knew him closely do not have any striking gestures to share, but they reiterate...
Building unity through dialogue and listening: XXII General Assembly of the Society of African Missions
Article published by Agenzia Fides 20/5/35 (Agenzia Fides) – A total of 55 delegates—including provincial and district superiors, elected delegates, facilitators, and guests—from around the world...
Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter 2025
Readings: Acts 15:1-2,22-29; Apocalypse 21:10-14; John 14:23-29 Theme: The Peace of Christ By Michael Mcabe Towards the end of the 19th century, the Irish poet William Butler Yeats was living in...
SMA GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS IN ROME
SMA GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS IN ROME On Sunday May 18th the Opening Ceremony of the 22nd General Assembly of the SMA took place in Rome. The General Assembly is a very significant moment in the...
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 Easter Sunday, 2025
Readings: Acts 10:34, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 Theme: ‘Christ has turned all our sunsets into dawn’ (St Clement of Alexandria). By Michael McCabe. We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our...
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,...
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...
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