Welcome to the SMA International News for March 2024. This month our news bulletin is shorter than usual and concerns three events associated with Netherlands Province of the SMA. We meet new...
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Synodality: What’s it all About? – by Michael McCabe SMA
Introduction Just as the concept of ‘inculturation’ suddenly appeared on the horizon of ecclesial discourse about fifty years ago, so the concept of ‘synodality’ has recently emerged into the...
A LENTEN REFLECTION – Fr Colm Nilan SMA
This week’s Reflection is from Fr Colm Nilan SMA who lives in the SMA Community in Claregalway, Ireland. Lent is a time of preparation, of renewing our commitment – The Kingdom of God...
Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent – Year B
Readings: Exodus 20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:22-25; John 2:13-25 Theme: ‘A House of Prayer for all Peoples’ (Isaiah 56:7) A few days ago, I came across a recent interview with the young American poet,...
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Fr Seamus Nohilly SMA [RIP]
The members of the Society of African Missions [SMA] are mourning the unexpected death of their confrere, Fr Seamus Nohilly, who died peacefully in the Mercy University Hospital, Cork City, on...
Lenten Reflection – Fr John Denvir SMA
In this, the second in our series of Lenten Reflections, Fr John Denvir SMA reflects on his favourite colour – Purple. He considers the many associations it has – with royalty, material...
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
1st Sunday of Lent – Year A
Readings: Genesis 2:7-9,3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 The mission of Jesus was to establish on earth God’s reign of justice, peace and love. Before he begins his mission, he withdraws into...
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023 – Year A
Readings: Leviticus 19:1-2,17-18; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 ‘You cannot be serious’ is the title of John McEnroe’s bestselling autobiography published in 2002. The name of the book...
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023 – Year A
12 February 2023 Sirach 15: 15 – 20 1 Cor: 2:6 – 10 Matthew 5.17 – 37 Today’s Gospel is one which can cause a lot of confusion for people – if they read it literally. But it is not meant to be read...
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