Exodus 90 Men's Group
Conquer attachments.
Grow closer to God.
Experience true freedom.
Conquer attachments.
Grow closer to God.
Experience true freedom.
Exodus 90 is a formation period of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. It's a focused way to help men free themselves from modern-day attachments and grow closer to God. The next Exodus 90 begins on January 20, 2025, and lasts until Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Consider joining the Exodus 90 men's group at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ontario for this journey.
We practice spiritual disciplines that help us identify and conquer attachments (for example, excessive use of smartphones, unhealthy eating, obsession with watching sports), freeing us to focus on growing closer to God and be more present to our loved ones. You experience Exodus 90 as part of a fraternity of like-minded men who are on the same journey. You don't do it alone. And the impact can be life changing.
A brief video featuring Father Boniface Hicks, the spiritual guide for Exodus 90:
Exodus 90 is rooted in prayer, asceticism, and fraternity.
Prayer is essential to know where God is leading you and where God is asking you to lead your family and friends.
During Exodus 90, you aspire to practice:
Daily silent prayer.
Reading and reflecting on scripture.
Daily examination of conscience.
Asceticism consists of acts of self-denial. The ascetic disciplines laid out in Exodus 90 help us to detach from things of this world and grow closer to God—from that which will never truly satisfy to the only one who does.
During Exodus 90, you target ascetic practices such as:
Taking short, cold showers.
Practicing regular, intense exercise.
Abstaining from alcohol, desserts, sweets, and eating between meals.
Abstaining from television, movies, and televised sports.
Abstaining from video games.
Using computers only for work, school, and essential tasks (such as paying bills).
Using mobile devices only for essential communications.
Observing Wednesdays and Fridays as days of fasting (for example, abstaining from meat, eating smaller meals).
You journey through Exodus 90 as a member of a fraternity -- a small group of between 5 and 9 men. The fraternity is an essential part of the Exodus 90 journey, providing mutual support, encouragement, and authentic community.
During Exodus 90, you stay in touch with your fraternity through:
Attending one-hour weekly fraternity meetings to pray, share brief "field reports", and discuss common action items.
Checking in with another fraternity member throughout the week.
Saint Dominic once said, “A man who governs his passions is master of the world. We must either rule them or be ruled by them.” When considering Exodus 90 you need to decide if you're fulfilled with your current state or looking for an exodus from the status quo.
Check out the videos below for perspectives on Exodus 90. If you'd like to join Exodus 90 at Our Lady of Grace (or just ask some questions) please reach out to Rick Sobiesiak through email: olgraceau.exodus@gmail.com.