Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20 Theme: “Go therefore, make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:18) By Michael McCabe, SMA. During the Spring of 2008 while on a sabbatical...
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THE POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY 2026 | That everyone might have food
Today, millions of people continue to suffer from hunger. This threatens the dignity of the most vulnerable and questions the way we live and share our resources. In his prayer intention for this...
Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter 2026
Readings: Acts 8:5-8,14-17; 1Peter 3:15-18; Jn 14: 15-21 Theme: ‘I will not leave you orphans; I will come back to you’ (Jn 14:18) By Michael McCabe, SMA The words of Jesus in today’s gospel...
A Legacy not forgotten
Fr Denis Slattery SMA was born in 1916 in Fermoy, County Cork. He was ordained in 1939 and spent 55 years as a missionary in Nigeria. He passed away in 2003 and is buried in the SMA Cemetery in...
Reflection for Saturday 2 MAY 2026 – Fr Kevin O’Gorman SMA
Memorial of Saint Athanasius Readings: Acts of the Apostles 13:44-52; Psalm 97:1-4; Gospel of John 14:7-14 Today’s first reading – from Acts of the Apostles – gives an account of the activity of...
Homily on the 5th Sunday of Easter, 2026
Readings: Acts 6:1-7; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12 Theme: Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life By Michael McCabe, SMA. The context of today’s gospel reading is Jesus’ lengthy conversation with his...
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 Solemnity of the Ascension 2026
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20 Theme: “Go therefore, make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:18) By Michael McCabe, SMA. During the Spring of 2008 while on a sabbatical...
Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter 2026
Readings: Acts 8:5-8,14-17; 1Peter 3:15-18; Jn 14: 15-21 Theme: ‘I will not leave you orphans; I will come back to you’ (Jn 14:18) By Michael McCabe, SMA The words of Jesus in today’s gospel...
Homily on the 5th Sunday of Easter, 2026
Readings: Acts 6:1-7; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12 Theme: Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life By Michael McCabe, SMA. The context of today’s gospel reading is Jesus’ lengthy conversation with his...
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