The last few verses of Chapter 21 of the Book of Revelation describe the condition of union with God that the people of the Holy City are living. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan helps us understand this magnificent vision of St. John. The city and the people had the Shekinah - the luminous presence of God. The streets are of pure gold but transparent as glass; this represents the pure light and fire that is God’s presence. There is no temple in this city because the luminous presence of God for us on earth is in the Eucharist. There is no more darkness and nothing evil can enter this place.

In Chapter 22, we see a spring of water flowing out from the temple into the whole world bringing Divine abundance and healing to nations. On both sides of the river, we see trees of life. The tree of life was lost in Genesis with the fall of Adam, it was restored on Calvary with Jesus, and the fruit of the tree of life is what we experience in union with Him; paradise is regained and all the saints share in it.

Bible References:

Rev. 21: 21-24 - Street was pure gold but transparent as glassEzk. 1 - The presence of GodIs. 60-66 - Fulfillment of these chapters in Rev. 21 and 22Is. 60 - The glorious resurrection of JerusalemIs. 60:1-2 - The glory of God is with us in the tabernacle1 Cor. 3:16 - We are the temple of GodIs. 60:3-4 - Nations coming to the LordIs. 60:11 - Gates open for all at all timesIs. 60:15 - Eternal pride and joyIs. 60:19-23 - God will be everlasting light and there will be great flourishingJohn 1,3,8,9,12 - Jesus is the light of the worldIs. 2:2-4 - Nations will come to the LordRev. 21:25 - There will be no more nightRev, 21:27 - Nothing unclean can come into this placeIs. 11 - Paradise regainedRev. 22:1-2 - River of life, the tree of life, and the crops of lifeJohn 10:30 - “The Father and I are one…”Gal. 5:22 - Fruits of the SpiritRev. 22:3-5 - The Lord will shine on His people and they will reign foreverGen. 1-6 - Sin increased, multiplied, and conquered the earthGal. 3:13 - Curse lifted because Christ paid for itDeut. 21:23 - Cursed be any man who hangs on a treeRev. 3:21 - The people of Laodicea would be allowed to share the throne if proven victorious

Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you to the world of the Apocalypse of John shown to us in the Book of Revelation written from the Greek island of Patmos. Through this podcast, we will try to understand the Book of Revelation through St. John’s warnings, the punishment that awaits, and the consolation the Lord offers to the faithful.

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