‘Apocalypse’ in Greek means ‘unveiling’ or ‘revelation’ of something hidden. The reading begins with these two words: “The revelation that God entrusted to Jesus Christ.” The central focus on Jesus Christ and the depth of his mystery are emphasized from the start (1:1) to the end (22:21). The proclamation of a beatitude, or blessing, follows the presentation of the book. It is the first of seven beatitudes that highlight the book (1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7; 22:14). This shows that Revelation is not a scary book, a list of bad events, but rather a message from God of great joy (seven symbolizes totality) for the Church. The first beatitude involves proclaiming the Word of God, listening to it with an open heart, and keeping its message. The Christian community already seems to be the book’s primary audience.