Even though it has not been a great summer life goes one and much is happening, even though we may not notice. As we approach the Season of Creation, beginning on the 1st of September, this short...
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A new Resource page on Synodality
Over the last year Fr Michael McCabe SMA has written and published a series of thee articles on the topic of Synodality. These were followed by a series of three public talks which were filmed....
AFRICA/ANGOLA – Father Avò’s mission: to find people as Jesus found them, even in the most absurd situations
This article was first published by Agenzia Fides in July 2024 “Without catechists, nothing can be done here,” says Father Renzo Adorni, a missionary in Luanda in the parish of Bom...
My First Missionary Experience as an SMA Priest
Over the last month three articles, written by SMA Seminarians at various stages in their training, were published. This time, in the last of the series, we hear from someone who was Ordained a year...
Irish Ambassador to Nigeria visits SMA House Blackrock Road
On 31 July 2024 the Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Peter Ryan and his wife Teresa, made a visit to the SMA Community in Blackrock Road, Cork. On arrival they were welcomed by the SMA Provincial...
Reflection on Readings for Sat 10 August 2024 – Fr Kevin O’Gorman SMA
Readings: 2 Cor 9:6-10 Ps 111 John 12:24-26 We have heard a lot already – and will hear a lot more in the months and years ahead – about synodality. Alongside the synodal way is another, 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 the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34 Theme: ‘Sheep without a Shepherd’ (Mark 6:34) Being compared to sheep – lost or found – may seem quite unflattering to most people...
Homily for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
Readings: Amos 7:12-15; Eph 1:3-14; Mk 6: 7-13 Theme: Called and Sent on Mission The themes of vocation and mission are highlighted in two of today readings. In the first reading, Amos is forced to...
Homily for the 14th Sunday Year B
Readings: Ezek 2:2-5; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6a Theme: ‘They would not accept him’ (Mk 6:3) The theme of rejection looms large in today’s scripture readings. Ezekiel, the prophet of today’s first...
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
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