Colossians 2:6-15 / Luke 6:12-19
There are a few words that express an unfortunate situation.
To be cheated would probably mean that some money or belongings are lost.
To be deceived would probably mean that trust or hope is shaken or broken.
But to be trapped would probably mean more than just being unfortunate.
To be trapped may mean that there is no escape and probably be doomed to die.
In the 1st reading, St. Paul warns the Colossians not to let anyone trap and deprive them of their freedom by some secondhand, empty, rational philosophy based on the principles on this world instead of being based on Christ.
Although it is not a physical trap, but spiritually, they would have lost their freedom and live in fear and doubt.
Jesus Christ came to proclaim the Good News of truth and love.
He is the truth who sets us free, and He is the love who will save us.
Jesus is our Saviour who will heal us from physical infirmities and spiritual fears.
Let us put our trust in Jesus and live by His truth and love.