How do we make our stable empty in preparation for the arrival of the Christ child in our hearts? 1) Recognize we are lost sheep, and that Christ comes to find us. Let us pray that we remain humble enough to call out to the Good Shepherd and follow him. 2) Know that with all we know, we are still dumb oxen, who brutishly sometimes respond only with our emotions, or who rely on comfort as a form of security. Let us pray to be gently yoked by our Lord, that we may cooperate with Christ and help pull others along the way to holiness.