An Emmaus weekend should never be used as a “quick fix” for a person who is in deep personal pain or emotional upheaval. While it is true the Pilgrim would no doubt find a great deal of support from table mates, the high emotions of the weekend could just easily put too much stress on your friend. He or she may end up feeling unable to relate to the discussions after talks, participate in the silly fun of the poster parties or be completely overwhelmed with Dying Moments or Candlelight. Another thing to remember is that your friend’s needs should never overwhelm the purpose of the table, which is to bring all the Pilgrims to a place of being able to share and contribute to the Table discussions together. It is best to allow a sufficient time of healing to pass before gently speaking to them again about attending a future weekend. In short, a pilgrim should attend Emmaus on God’s timetable, not ours.