The start of the new year marks a significant moment for over 100,000 men worldwide as they embark on Exodus 90, a spiritual exercise designed to deepen their relationship with God. This program, which begins on Jan. 1, has attracted diverse participants, including bishops, priests and laymen, since its launch in 2015.
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, spiritual advisor to Exodus 90, has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of the program. “After 90 days, men truly experience a greater freedom – I’ve seen it with my own eyes,” he said.
A transformative experience
Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet, a participant in Exodus 90, describes the program as life-changing. “Exodus 90 was the most transformative experience of my life,” Kornet said. The program, operating throughout the year, is structured around prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. It includes daily readings, reflections, and a lifestyle plan harmonizing with the Church’s liturgical seasons.
Jamie Baxter, Founder and CEO of Exodus, highlights the program’s role in liberating men from “modern Pharaohs” like alcohol, pornography, social media and overwork. He emphasizes that Exodus 90 is not a self-help tool but a pathway to more profound dependence on God. “Exodus is about growing in community with other men striving after the same uncommon ideals. The dependence on God and on your brother is the opposite of self-help programs,” Baxter told Our Sunday Visitor.
New app features offer fresh perspective
When asked about the value of repeating the program, Baxter encourages it, noting that returning men often find new insights and graces. “Every year men return to Exodus 90 because they find as they grow in their love for the Lord, they experience the 90 days differently,” he said. The app’s new features, including audio reflections by Father Boniface Hicks, OSB, and enhanced community and chat functions, offer fresh elements for returning participants.
Doyle Baxter, head of product at Exodus, introduces the app’s Community feature, helping men locate nearby fraternities and addressing the modern challenge of finding genuine community.
Exodus 90 continues to grow, impacting men in over 80 countries since its inception. Through a regimen of daily prayer, asceticism, and fraternity, Exodus 90 leads Catholic men toward spiritual renewal and deeper communion with God. For more information, visit www.exodus90.com.
