Revelation is a story of the Mass. This is clearly not the only truth conveyed in the book, but the eternal sacred Liturgy is at its core. We see this in a number of ways, and will look at what Revelation reveals about the Eucharist. The first half deals with the opening of the scroll (Liturgy of the Word) and the second half shows the pouring out of the bowls (Liturgy of the Eucharist). The book has liturgical images throughout, and it reveals the eternal Mass in heaven. Revelation also provides specific insight into the Eucharist and how the Blessed Sacrament is an eternal gift of Jesus.
Scripture passages listed below:
- Revelation 1:10-13,20 – The Lord’s Day
- Revelation 2:17 – Hidden Manna
- Rev 7:9-15 – Washed in the Blood of the Lamb
- Revelation 19:5-9 – Wedding Feast of the Lamb
- Revelation 21:1-3 – New Jerusalem

The Lord’s Day
Revelation 1:10-13,20

Hidden Manna
Revelation 2:17

Our victory is getting to heaven. We are in a battle for our souls. God wants everyone to be in heaven with Him, but we have free will. We can choose to be separated from God for eternity, and God will respect this decision. Separation from God would be an utter failure, and only joining God for eternity in heaven is victory.
In heaven, we will receive hidden manna. In other words, we will receive the bread of life that we cannot see now. The bread of life is hidden under the appearance of ordinary bread and wine. We see, taste and smell ordinary bread and wine, but we are really receiving the body and blood of Christ.
The Eucharist is a great gift for us now. This gift is so great, in heaven, our reward is the Eucharist. Jesus gives us everything that He is when we receive the Eucharist, so it is impossible to ever receive more than what has already been given. Unfortunately, we recognize and appreciate the Eucharist as we should.
Washed in the Blood of the Lamb
Revelation 7:9-15

Many of us struggle to focus on what is really happening. The angels are a good a guide. Compared to us, even the lowest angel is more powerful than we can imagine. The angels, during the Mass in heaven as described by John, are prostrate and before the Lamb worshiping and praising Him. When we are distracted, we should remember this, and that our posture, at least interiorly, should be equally humble.
Wedding Feast of the Lamb
Revelation 19:5-9

Through the Eucharist, we unite with Jesus in a much more intimate way. We become flesh of His flesh and blood of His blood. We are truly one body in Christ.
The implications of this are tremendous. Every time we receive the Eucharist, we are consummating a marriage covenant with God. We are saying through our reception that we want to be united with God. We are saying we are committed to this union. We are stating our faith in the Eucharist, and promising fidelity to everything Jesus has commanded.
The New Jerusalem
Revelation 21:1-3

Images:
Antoine de Lonhy (French, active about 1460 – about 1490), Christ in Majesty, about 1460, Tempera colors, gold leaf, and gold paint on parchment, Leaf: 34.5 x 25 cm (13 9/16 x 9 13/16 in.), Gift of the Emerson Family in honor of John S. Bonnell
Unknown, The Vision of the Lamb in the Midst of the Four Living Creatures and the Twenty-Four Elders, about 1255 – 1260, Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes, pen and ink on parchment, Leaf: 31.9 x 22.5 cm (12 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.), The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
German 15th Century, Monstrance Held by Two Angels, Dated 1495/1500, Rosenwald Collection, National Gallery of Art
Unknown, The Opening of the Fifth Seal: The Souls of the Dead Receiving White Robes, about 1255 – 1260, Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes, pen and ink on parchment, Leaf: 31.9 x 22.5 cm (12 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.), The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
Dürer, Albrecht, German, 1471 – 1528, The Adoration of the Lamb, probably c. 1496/1498, National Gallery of Art
Unknown, The Temple of God with the Tabernacle in the Sky, about 1255 – 1260, Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes, pen and ink on parchment, Leaf: 31.9 x 22.5 cm (12 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.), The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles