The Emmaus House offers an experience in community living. Each resident is expected to contribute to the building up of community. We are mindful of the pledge of Christ: “Wherever two or three gather in my name, I will be there in your midst (Mt 18:20)!”

Life in common, in obedience to God’s Word, begins with common prayer at the beginning of the day, and concludes with the Church’s prayer for repentance and peace at the end of the day. First and foremost, the resident is expected to participate in the life of this Christian community through prayer.