When the Light of the World shines in the darkness—

I will realize my own total emptiness

And make room for the Christ in the inn of my heart.

I will realize my utter nothingness

And make room for the Christ in the inn of my heart.

I will grasp my dire poverty

And make room for the Christ in the inn of my heart.

I will tumble into the deep dark abyss

And make room for the Christ in the inn of my heart.

I will realize finally that I am really not I

And make room for the Christ in the inn of my heart.

I will comprehend my absolute alienation from God

And make room for the Christ in the inn of my heart.

I will come to grips with my inner angst

And make room for the Christ in the inn of my heart.

I will know that consumerism does not fulfill

And make room for the Christ in the inn of my heart.

I will acknowledge that it is about giving and not getting

And make room for the Christ in the inn of my heart.

I will surrender to the call of infinite Love

And make room for the Christ in the inn of my heart.

Come, O come, Emmanuel,

Grace me with your indwelling Light.

Have a blessed Christmas!