My name is Antonius Sutatno. I am 31 years old. I am from Wonogiri, Central Java, Indonesia. I am a Xaverian Missionary.
I come from a family of farmers. I have two siblings and I am the youngest. Our house is far from the closer city. Therefore, I used to live in the city for my studies since Junior High School. I graduated in Technic Mechanic automotive in 2006. To become a mechanic was one of my dreams in the past.
After finishing my studies, I remembered another of my wishes when I was in the third year of elementary school that is; I wanted to become a priest. Remembering this desired, I decided to reflect upon it while I was working in a clinic.
Finally, on 27 August 2007, I joined the Tunas Xaverian Yogyakarta that is a community of Xaverian aspirants. I was introduced to the Xaverians by Fr. Suko Walyono, a priest from the diocese of Semarang. I like and love the Xaverians because of their Charism of Xaverian to proclaim the Gospel to those who do not know Christ yet. It was the same spirit that I reflected while I was working in the clinic "go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation."
Today, I live in the Xaverian International Community of Manila, and I am studying theology at Loyola School of theology, Ateneo de Manila University. I have a dream for my future to make true after my ordination. My desire is to work with the people of God in Congo.
In the end, I would like to invite you, young people, to come and join us and become a missionary. Do not be afraid. God invites you and He will guide you. Come and answer his calling.
