To catch him at something he might say

“When Jesus left, the scribes and Pharisees began to act with hostility toward him and to interrogate him about many things, for they were plotting to catch him at something he might say.” (LK 11: 53-54)

What a different perspective “the scribes and Pharisees” used to listen to Our Lord. Instead of using Jesus’ words to change themselves, they used His words “to catch him at something he might say.” Our Lord came with words of love and compassion, with respect and a new perspective for us; how blessed we are to recognize Him as “the way and the truth and the life.”  

“I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father except through me.” (Gospel Acclamation)