Miami News-Digest

The Orionids 2025 By Miami News-Digest October 20, 2025 “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork.” — Psalm 19:1 This week, those words will again find quiet echo in the night sky. The Orionid Meteor Shower , a yearly visitation from the remnants of 'Halley’s Comet' , will traverse the heavens on October 21–22 , sending bright streaks of light through the crisp and calm of autumn’s static darkness. Their radiant point appears near the shoulder of Orion the Hunter , that familiar figure whose belt has guided shepherds, sailors, and astronomers alike. From the stillness below, it is a moving reminder of balance and order. Some might call it the choreography of celestial mechanics or the music of the spheres, others, the faithfulness of divine design. In every language, the pattern holds: year after year, they arrive lik...

An Epistle on Truth, Reconciliation, and the Light of the Gospel Una Epístola sobre la Verdad, la Reconciliación y la Luz del Evangelio — 真理、和解与福音之光的书信 A pastoral reflection composed in a Catholic spirit of truth, repentance, and charity. Suitable for parish reading and catechesis. (Author: Sunny Mars / Sean Gray) English To the Church of God dwelling in many nations and tongues, and to all who love truth: Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Light that shines in the darkness (John 8:12; 1 John 1:5). I write to you not to stir up guilt, but to awaken remembrance and discernment. Truth must not be feared nor hidden beneath the garments of comfort or pride; the truth, though sharp, frees us to repentance and renewal (John 8:32; James 5:16). 1. Of the Misuse of the Holy Name We have heard of voyages that crossed the seas and banners that bore the Cross. Some came seeking trade and knowledge; o...

Cherokee Nation Opens New Sequoyah Hunting Preserve Facility, Names First Conservation Officer By Miami News-Digest | Oct. 3, 2025  Sequoyah County, Okla. The Cherokee Nation on Friday celebrated the completion of a new office and classroom facility at the Sequoyah Hunting Preserve and announced the hiring of Brek Henry, a Cherokee citizen and former Oklahoma game warden, as the tribe’s first conservation officer. The move comes as the preserve begins its fifth year of controlled deer hunts designed to support conservation, cultural practice and food security for Cherokee families. Education, stewardship and on-the-ground enforcement Tribal officials cut the ribbon on the new building Sept. 26. The single-story facility includes office space for preserve staff and a classroom configured for hunter education, outreach and conservation trainings. Leaders said the classroom will hos...