Dec 7 2008
Second Sunday of Advent
Propers start on page 149 of the Missal; Preface of Advent on page 878.
"Numerous allusions appear in the Liturgy of this day to Jerusalem and her people. Let us be filled with sentiments of hope and of joy, for the coming of Jesus is nigh. Let us prepare the way in our hearts for the Messiah: Our Lord and Redeemer Jesus Christ."