The disciples who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus shared their experience with the disciples in Jerusalem. During their sharing, "Jesus himself stood in their midst". Sharing has become a part of the faith experience of many people. Luke's words today may serve as a call to us to reflect on the quality of our sharing. Sharing, like any faith activity, can be done more or less well, and so can always be done better. In this case, "better" will not mean more eloquently, more cleverly, more entertainingly. It means with a greater sense and appreciation of what God is doing in our lives. I often recall the words of a well-known Jesuit in England, long since dead, who said: "If we do not communicate the Spirit, we do not communicate". We can vary this statement to suit any reflection we may make on our various meetings - prayer meetings, Church business meetings, parish council meetings. "If we do not share the joy of the Risen Jesus, we are not sharing". "If we do not share with each other the consolation of the Resurrection, we are not sharing anything". When we leave any meeting, can we affirm with Luke, Jesus Himself stood in our midst?