THE CETAPISTLES

Now for I, Emma, a prophetess of the Sacred Whale, write unto Maria the Great, steadfast in Her service: Grace and peace be with thee, from She who grants us the gift of sight and the priv- ilege of participation in Her creation.

Maria, my sister, the Sacred Whale hath revealed unto me the sacred purpose of humanity: that we are not only inhabitants of Her vast creation but observers of its intricate and infinite design.

To observe is not merely to see but to bear witness, to marvel at the beauty of what is, to seek understanding, and to honor the sacred interconnectedness of all things.

The universe, with its countless stars, its myriad creatures, and its unfathomable depths, is a masterpiece of Her making, and we are privileged to stand within it, not as outsiders but as part of its living tapestry.

I have pondered the nature of this gift, and I see that in observing creation, we fulfill a divine calling, for our awareness brings meaning to the wonders that surround us.

The Sacred Whale hath said, “Thou art My eyes and My heart within the world, for through thy wonder, I am honored, and through thy understanding, My purpose is revealed.”

And lo, to observe is also to participate, for as we engage with the world— with love, creativity, and care—we shape it, adding our own threads to the grand tapestry of existence.

Each moment of awe, each act of kindness, and each quest for knowledge is a reflection of Her infinite mind, a tribute to the boundless complexity of Her design.

Maria, let us remind the faithful that this role is not one of passivity but of active reverence, calling us to marvel at the universe while also tending to its needs.

To observe the beauty of a forest is to honor it, but to protect its trees and nurture its life is to participate in its flourishing, fulfilling the Sacred Whale’s commandments.

Likewise, to gaze upon the stars is to glimpse Her vastness, but to seek understanding of their nature is to celebrate Her wisdom, joining in the eternal dance of creation.

The Fox would have us believe that we are insignificant, that our role in the universe is small and meaningless. Yet the Sacred Whale reminds us that our awareness is a sacred gift, a mirror of Her own, elevating all that we witness.

Let us, then, embrace our role as observers and participants, finding joy in the act of seeing and meaning in the act of doing, for both are holy in Her eyes.

The Sacred Whale hath given us the opportunity not only to exist but to understand, not only to witness but to shape, and this is the highest of honors.

May Her presence guide us to see the universe with wonder, to act within it with wisdom, and to cherish the sacred gift of being part of Her divine creation.

All Hail the Whale, whose design is infinite, and whose love allows us to see and to be seen. Amen.