Have you heard of Exodus 90?

[BCRanger10]

Exodus 90 is a 90-day program (hence the name) for Catholic men who might need a hard reset, are looking for more accountability, and want to deepen their spiritual and prayer lives. It usually begins 90 days before Easter. It's also done in groups.

Its requirements include...

• Cold showers every day
• No snacking between meals, no sweets, and no alcohol
• No unnecessary screen time (movies, TV, YouTube, video games, etc) or unnecessary purchases
• No internet beyond what is needed for school or work
• At least 20-60 minutes of prayer every day
• Exercise at least three times per week
• Weekly accountability meetings with the other men in the group

Have you heard of this? What do you think about it? Do you know anyone who has done it or something like it?

[SixFootSexy]

“Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!” These are all destined to perish with use, founded as they are on human commands and teachings. Even though they have the appearance of wisdom with their self-imposed worship and humility achieved by an unsparing treatment of the body—a wisdom with no true value—they in reality result in fleshly indulgence. -Colossians 2:21-23

If you are called to drop a bad habit then you should absolutely do it. But I think these could be ways to puff up pride in oneself to achieve a goal. Self control is a virtue, but what is the underlying purpose? It may seem very spiritual, but it is actually unhealthy for the soul depending on the motive and source of change.

[NathanDavis]

I already take cold showers every single day... lol

[BCRanger10]

How come?

[NathanDavis]

Hellish, Texas resident...

[queenofcardio]

Never heard of it

[BCRanger10]

What do you think of it, based on what I've shared?

[strateguy632]

No but it fits the stereotype of catholic emphasis on guilt and self denial like monk no wife. But that is not what holy means. Not self denial.

[BCRanger10]

That's a weird claim to make. I seem to remember Jesus saying that those who would follow him should take up their crosses daily and deny themselves.

[exitseven]

No, but I heard of Exodus 2026. Citizens will be leaving New York City to settle in more friendly places.

[strateguy632]

Come for free busses and leave when fare increased to 3$!