The Theme for GT26 is …

At the very beginning of His public ministry, Jesus proclaimed: “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). He begins not with rules or threats, but with an invitation. The Greek word metanoia (μετάνοια) points to something deeper than regret for sin; it is a transformation of mind and heart, a turning of our whole life toward God.

Yet it is easy for us to grow comfortable in the ways we see the world, ourselves, and even God. In our humanity, we can become settled in familiar patterns and habits that distance ourselves from the life God desires for us. Christ continually calls us to renewal, to allow Him to reshape our hearts and lead us into the freedom of His Kingdom.

At this year’s GT, we hope to take a step back from daily life to pray, listen, and examine our hearts. Where is Christ inviting me to change? What attachments are holding me back? Where is the Kingdom already at work in my life?

在祂公開傳道之初，耶穌就宣告：「你們悔改罷！因為天國臨近了。」（瑪竇福音 4:17）。祂沒有以規條或威脅開篇，而是以邀請作開始。「覓祂內雅」（metanoia / μετάνοια）希臘文原文的意思不只是心靈的悔恨；更是心神上的轉變，把我們整個生命轉向天主。

然而，我們很容易安於現狀，固守我們看待世界、自己、甚至天主的方式。出於人性，我們很容易陷於熟悉的模式和習慣、卻疏遠天主為我們預備的道路。基督不斷召叫我們更新，允許祂重塑我們的心，引領我們進入祂國度的自由。

在今年的加東中，我們希望暫時放下日常生活，去祈禱、聆聽並省察我們的內心。基督在什麼地方邀請我改變？哪些執念正在窒礙我？天主的國在我生命中哪些地方經已臨在？

*覓祂內雅（希臘文：Metanoia）：原文意指透過轉變思想和心神悔改、重新定位朝向天主。譯文希望借字鼓勵參加者，透過加東一同打開心扉尋覓天主，藉聖神成聖大家內心的典雅。