This reading can be used during the Easter season.
Summary: In John’s vision, salvation and God’s Kingdom are proclaimed as the accuser is defeated. The faithful conquer through Christ’s sacrifice, even unto death, and heaven rejoices.
I, John, heard a loud voice in heaven say:
“Now have salvation and power come, and the Kingdom of our God and the authority of his Anointed. For the accuser of our brothers is cast out, who accuses them before our God day and night. They conquered him by the Blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; love for life did not deter them from death. Therefore, rejoice, you heavens, and you who dwell in them.”