--- title: What Is Exodus 90? A Plain Guide for Catholic Men canonical: https://desertroadcatholic.com/what-is-exodus-90/ last_updated: 2026-10-26 --- # What is Exodus 90? Ninety days of prayer, asceticism and fraternity for Catholic men, explained plainly. The short answer Exodus 90 is a ninety-day spiritual exercise for Catholic men, built on prayer, asceticism and fraternity. The apostolate that runs it describes itself as Catholic and for men, and its [official page](https://exodus90.com/how-it-works/) lists the 2027 challenge as beginning Monday, January 11. Men pray daily, give up comforts, fast twice a week and meet weekly with a few brothers. A plain explanation of the ninety days: what they ask, who they are for, and when they begin in 2027. Where this page describes the official program, it links to the official page it comes from. Desert Road Catholic is an independent companion and is not affiliated with Exodus 90. ## Exodus 90 for men Exodus 90 is designed for men. The [official page](https://exodus90.com/how-it-works/) speaks to men throughout, and says its fraternities are not places for perfect men. It encourages a man to invite others, whether they practice the faith or not. If you are a woman looking for something similar, read [is there an Exodus 90 for women?](https://desertroadcatholic.com/exodus-90-for-women/) The name comes from the Book of Exodus: God leading His people out of slavery in Egypt, through the desert, toward freedom. For ninety days, a man asks God to do the same with the habits that hold him. ## Is Exodus 90 a Catholic program? Yes. On [exodus90.com](https://exodus90.com/), Exodus 90 describes itself as a Catholic apostolate for men, and it follows the liturgical calendar of the Church. ## The three pillars: prayer, asceticism and fraternity We call them the three pillars here. The official site simply names them as the three parts of the program. - **Prayer.** Daily Scripture and a Holy Hour, aiming for an hour a day with time in silence, and Sunday kept as the Lord's Day. - **Asceticism.** The official page describes it as training: saying no to lesser things so a man can say yes to God. In practice that means cold showers, exercise, few screens, no alcohol or sweets, and fasting on Wednesdays and Fridays. - **Fraternity.** A small group of men who meet every week, and one brother a man stays in touch with each day. For the full list in plain words, with links to the official pages, read [the Exodus 90 rules](https://desertroadcatholic.com/exodus-90-rules/). For the range of ways men live each one, read [the disciplines](https://desertroadcatholic.com/disciplines/). ## The Exodus 90 challenge in 2027 The [How Exodus Works](https://exodus90.com/how-it-works/) page lists the 2027 Exodus 90 Challenge as beginning **Monday, January 11, 2027**. By our count, Day 90 falls on Saturday, April 10, 2027, and Easter Sunday, March 28, is Day 77. The official page says the ninety days are not a finish line but the start of a freer way of life. See [when Exodus 90 starts in 2027](https://desertroadcatholic.com/when-does-exodus-90-start/) for the key dates, and [the 90-day reading plan](https://desertroadcatholic.com/days/) for every day's passage from Exodus. ## How Desert Road Catholic fits in Desert Road Catholic is a free, independent daily companion for men walking the ninety days. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Exodus 90 or its publishers, and it is not the official app. It gives you the daily reading from the Douay-Rheims Bible, the prayers for each stage, and simple tools for a fraternity. Day 1's video is open to everyone; from Day 2 on, the daily videos are for registered men, and registration is free. It works [on the web today](https://desertroadcatholic.com/app/), with iPhone and Android apps coming soon. If you want to walk the ninety days without a subscription, read [Exodus 90 without the app](https://desertroadcatholic.com/exodus-90-without-the-app/). ## Where to go next - [Exodus 90 rules](https://desertroadcatholic.com/exodus-90-rules/): what the program lists, and a printable worksheet. - [When Exodus 90 starts in 2027](https://desertroadcatholic.com/when-does-exodus-90-start/), and when it ends by our count. - [The disciplines](https://desertroadcatholic.com/disciplines/): how men live prayer, fasting and brotherhood. - [The 90 days](https://desertroadcatholic.com/days/): the full reading plan for 2027. - [Exodus 90 questions](https://desertroadcatholic.com/exodus-90-questions/): by yourself, the cost, starting late. - [The leader kit](https://desertroadcatholic.com/leaders/): for the man who gathers the group. - [Ways to follow along](https://desertroadcatholic.com/app/): web, iPhone and Android. - [Exodus 90 without the app](https://desertroadcatholic.com/exodus-90-without-the-app/). ## Common questions ### Is Exodus 90 a Catholic program? Yes. On [exodus90.com](https://exodus90.com/), Exodus 90 describes itself as a Catholic apostolate for men. Its [How Exodus Works](https://exodus90.com/how-it-works/) page also invites men whether they practice the faith or not. ### Who is Exodus 90 for? Men. The [official page](https://exodus90.com/how-it-works/) speaks to men throughout and says its fraternities are not only for perfect Catholic or Christian men. Women can read [our page for women](https://desertroadcatholic.com/exodus-90-for-women/). ### How long is Exodus 90? Ninety days. By our count, the 2027 challenge runs from Monday, January 11 to Saturday, April 10, 2027. The official page says the ninety days are the start of a new way of life, not a finish line. ### When does Exodus 90 start in 2027? The [official page](https://exodus90.com/how-it-works/) lists the 2027 Exodus 90 Challenge as beginning Monday, January 11, 2027. By our count, Easter Sunday, March 28, is Day 77. See [the full 2027 calendar](https://desertroadcatholic.com/when-does-exodus-90-start/). ### Is Desert Road Catholic part of Exodus 90? No. Desert Road Catholic is a free, independent companion. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Exodus 90 or its publishers. More for the road [Exodus 90 rules and a printable commitments worksheet](https://desertroadcatholic.com/exodus-90-rules/) [The 90-day reading plan for 2027](https://desertroadcatholic.com/days/) [When Exodus 90 starts in 2027, and when it ends](https://desertroadcatholic.com/when-does-exodus-90-start/) [The Exodus 90 disciplines](https://desertroadcatholic.com/disciplines/) [Exodus 90 questions, answered plainly](https://desertroadcatholic.com/exodus-90-questions/) [Exodus 90 without the official app](https://desertroadcatholic.com/exodus-90-without-the-app/) [The fraternity leader kit](https://desertroadcatholic.com/leaders/) [Weekly meeting guide and discussion questions](https://desertroadcatholic.com/leaders/notes/) [Ways to follow along: web, iPhone and Android](https://desertroadcatholic.com/app/) ## Walk the ninety days with your brothers Day 1 is open to everyone. Register free to walk all ninety days. [Register free](https://desertroadcatholic.com/#register)