I AM A SPIRITAN

written by Fr Oluwafemi Victor Orilua CSSp

ChorusOne heart, one soulCor Unum, et Anima Una.Lord, renew your fire within us again

I am a Spiritan.Following the steps of a young man who spent himself serving the poor.

I am a SpiritanTaking up the courage of a man who, despite health challenges, gave himself for the mission to the ends of the earth.

I am a SpiritanFormed by the SpiritReady for mission when duty calls.Wired for difficult missionsUnited with brothersIn one heart and one soul.

In 1703, the fire was ignitedFrom one end beyond frontierSpreading the kingdom of Christ.We celebrate our founding fathers.We celebrate the fire.Our story we must tell.