Dear brothers and sisters, Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in...
Dear brothers and sisters, Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in...
As Ash Wednesday approaches, Christians around the world prepare to enter Lent 2026—a sacred 40‑day journey marked by renewal, repentance, and deep reflection. This season has long been understood...
Reflection for the Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius Readings: Acts of the Apostles 13:46-49; Psalm 116; Gospel of Luke 10:1-9 Two themes stand out from today’s readings and they both turn on the...
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the SMA Journal. We celebrate the 90th Birthday of Fr Eddie Deeney SMA and also the launch of his latest book. In a piece prepared by the SMA Wilton...
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 15:16-21; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37 Theme: Law and Virtue By Michael McCabe, SMA Human estimates of the value of law have varied from Aristotle’s sober statement...
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope. By praying with Pope Leo (see the text...

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.

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.

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.
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 15:16-21; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37 Theme: Law and Virtue By Michael McCabe, SMA Human estimates of the value of law have varied from Aristotle’s sober statement...
Readings: Isaiah 58:7-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16 Theme: Called to be the Light of the World and the Salt of the Earth By Michael McCabe, SMA In his 1969 hit song, ‘Try a Little...
Feast of St Brigid, Secondary Patron of Ireland Readings: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 5:1-12 Theme: The Beatitudes: Jesus’ Recipe for happiness By Michael McCabe, SMA. In...
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