114 His Mission, Our Mission that I have experienced along my journey of discovering my missionary call. I have come to realize that both joys and sorrows are such precious gifts that God has sent to me. Everything is meant for me to grow and be strong in this adventurous journey of following Jesus. My name is Peter Hung Dinh Nguyen. I was born in Ha Tinh, Vietnam, a poor area located in the central region of Vietnam. I am the second child in a family of 6 siblings including 3 boys and 3 girls. When I was young, I desired to be a religious as I encountered many priests and missionaries in my hometown every time they came home for a visit, especially during the Lunar New Year. I witnessed in them the joy, enthusiasm, and spirit of their dedication to God. They caught my attention a lot, and they were the reasons why I nourished my desire to be a priest of God too. The parish priests in my town always supported their flock in many ways, especially those who dedicated themselves to religious life. They had many pastoral activities in the parish and aimed to strengthen more religious vocations of the younger generations. This stimulated my curiosity because their positive energy influenced youth like me. When I was in the university, I thought that becoming a priest would no longer be as intense as before. Instead, I chose a specific field of study which was civil engineering. I liked this field because it brought many benefits to society and allowed me to go to many places and have many life experiences. During my stay at the university, I actively participated in many Catholic student group activities and regularly attended Mass because my dormitory was not far from the church. The five years in the university program passed quickly. After graduating, I applied and worked at a private company in the construction industry. Fortunately, my job was to build a church in a remote mountainous area in the central region. During this time, I discovered many new things in my
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