Did you know that the purpose of pastoral vocation, promoted by our Hospitaller Institution, is to guide and prepare youth who feel called to follow Christ through the charism of hospitality?
Discover how this area of activity is developing in the Delegation of Vietnam.
My name is Hoang My Linh. I am 22 years old and I am a volunteer for the Delegation of Vietnam’s Youth Vocation Ministry (YVM) area. I have been actively collaborating with the Sisters Hospitallers on this work for five years.
Although I do not intend to consecrate my life to God, I want to be with them, helping them in any way I can. I am sure that, through my own experience, I can help many other young people in Vietnam to participate in the Delegation’s YVM activities and to see first hand how the sisters dedicate their lives to caring for sick people and those in need in the area.
I was 17 years old the first time I went to the YVM. At that time, I was a very stubborn girl. I used to disrespect and be resentful towards my family. Since I did not like going to school, and I almost never went, I felt I was below the level in classes; my mother was very worried and scolded me often, comparing me with my sister who was a very good student. I used to spend my days wandering around with my friends through the streets of the city. I felt alone and empty, I did not find meaning in my life…
In June 2012, one of my friends started participating in the Sisters Hospitallers’ YVM and thanks to her inviting me, I also participated in the same programme. I must admit that, at first, my real motivation was to get away from my family for a few days, to be on my own. And that is how I decided to spend five days living with the sisters of the Delegation. That experience changed my life!
