• The new (Lutheran) Bishop of Constantinople!

    Written and translated by Olga Rudaya for The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia On April 6, 2025, the first Lutheran bishop for Turkey, head of the Istanbul Lutheran Church, was consecrated in Adana, Turkey, near Tarsus of Cilicia, the native town of the Apostle Paul. Bishops and pastors from Russia, Finland, Latvia, the… Read more

  • Why I Didn’t Become Catholic or Orthodox–and Found Something Better

    A personal journey from evangelical burnout to the historic liturgy, Gospel-centered teaching, and rich sacramental life of confessional Lutheranism. Read more

  • Sermon for Passion Sunday (Judica)

    This past Sunday was the beginning of Passiontide, the final two weeks of the season of Lent. The Gospel lesson was John 8:46-59 and includes Jesus’ statement, “If anyone keeps my word, he shall never see death.” In response to this claim, the crowds picked up stones to throw at Him, and Jesus hides Himself… Read more

  • Feast of Saint Ambrose of Milan

    A blessed Feast of Saint Ambrose, everyone. Click the button below to visit our Saints blog (catholicjonesboro.org) and listen to Father Leckband’s homily for the day. Read more

  • Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent

    Day before yesterday was Laetare, the fourth Sunday in the holy season of Lent. The Gospel lesson appointed for the day was John 6:1-15, the account of Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the five thousand. Listen to Father Leigeber’s sermon below. Read more

  • Homily for Feast of St. Joseph

    In the liturgical year, yesterday, March 19, was the Feast of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The festival day was celebrated at All Saints last evening with Divine Service. You can read Father Leigeber’s homily here: https://catholicjonesboro.org/2025/03/20/saint-joseph-mar-19/ Read more