June 14, 2003, is considered the historical beginning of the Rogationist presence in Vietnam because on that day I arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport as a pioneer in the launch of a Rogationist mission project after two years of study and preparation. I left Manila late at night on the feast of St. Anthony of Padua who has always accompanied our adventure in this country. In terms of chronology, it can rightly be considered the beginning of the Congregation's journey of sharing the Rogationist charism and mission in this blessed land.