SMA Dromantine

31/05/2026

***Save the date Sunday 14th June ***
Looking forward to seeing everyone there 🎈

30/05/2026

on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 2026
Readings: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18
Theme: ‘God of tenderness and compassion’ (Ex 34:6)
By Michael McCabe, SMA.

Some of you may remember the popular song, ‘From a Distance’. Composed by Julie Gold in 1985, it became a major hit for Bette Middler. It is a beautiful hope-filled anthem, envisioning a world of justice, peace and harmony, as seen through God’s eyes, from a distance. The refrain goes like this: God is watching us; God is watching us; God is watching us, from a distance’. Julie Gold’s lyrics remind me of a story I came across several years ago about a young boy who was intrigued by a colourful mural in the home of his aunt. It featured the biblical text: ‘You are the God who sees me’ (Gen: 16:13). Noticing her young nephew’s interest in the mural, the kindly aunt decided to explain the words to him. ‘Some people will tell you’, she said, ‘that God is always watching you to see if you are doing wrong. But this is not what the words mean. God is not watching you to catch you out, but because he loves you so much that he cannot take his eyes off you’.

Today’s gospel passage from John carries the same message. It presents a conversation between a Pharisee, and leading member of the Jewish Ruling Council, named Nicodemus, and Jesus. Impressed by the reports he has heard about Jesus, but fearful of reaction of his fellow-Pharisees, Nicodemus approaches Jesus under cover of darkness. In response to Nicodemus’ questions, Jesus makes the astounding declaration: ‘God loved the world so much that he sent his only Son … not to condemn the world but so that through him the world might be saved’ (Jn 3:16-17).

Read in full / Listen to an alternative audio Homily by Tom Casey, SMA: https://sma.ie/homily-on-the-solemnity-of-the-most-holy-trinity-2026/

28/05/2026

Fr Dan McCauley SMA attending to his produce in the Eco Garden.
🪏 🥔 🌻 🍇 🥬

28/05/2026

The May SMA Journal begins with a report about the visit of past pu...

27/05/2026

"And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

The SMA Pilgrimage to Knock took place at the weekend.

Thanks to all friends and supporters who participated or who joined us via the Knock we**am.

26/05/2026

🎉STALL HOLDERS WANTED!🎉

We are looking stall holders to join us at our fantastic Family Fun Day on Sunday 14th June from 1pm - 5.30pm ☀️🎈
If you would like to reserve a space or would like more information, please contact Janet at: [email protected]
We would love to have you join us for a fun-filled afternoon for all the family ⭐️

25/05/2026

Africa Day l 25th May

We welcome and celebrate the diversity and talents that Africans bring to Ireland.
Are you are from Africa and living in Ireland?