Fr. Rutler’s homily. In the tumultuous eleventh century, seven monks including Saint Bruno formed the Carthusian order, dedicated to prayer for the serenity of souls, taking as their motto: “Stat crux dum volvitur orbis” — the Cross stands as the world spins. September’s Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross would seem a curiosity, were it not … Continue reading 2017-09-10 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Matthew 18:15-20