In these last 2 years, I've learnt that my relationship with God is what matters the most and this book was helpful. I'm always on the lookout for such books.

When I realized/found Catholic titles such as this one I was so excited to dive into them, as I am always looking for new spiritual reading to support my faith life and journey. On first glance, I love the idea of this book, from the title to the description and the gorgeous cover. The book takes an extremely approachable and realistic take. I think this is perfect as it allows it serve as a "retreat" in some ways, if someone wanted to work through the ideas once a day or week, or as a point of reference, something that can be picked up and put down when needed for guidance or inspiration to one's faith life and how to spend time in adoration. I would recommend this to every Christian I know, as I think there is so much information and inspiration to be gleaned from the way the father writes in this book, and is a great resource.

Thank you to Netgalley and Ava Maria Press to an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

Jesus, Make Me Fully Alive is a good starting point to get back on track with your relationship with Jesus. It is well written with explanations, steps, bible verses, and reflections. For someone wanting a way to get back into a bible study routine, this book would fit the bill.

Though its intended audience is young adults, this is very relevant for all ages. Most Western youth don't grow up as quickly or as solidly as in generations past: the plethora of choices in spirituality and work/vocation, and mobility in where to live and work make settling down harder.
It's an era of confusion and chaos: many voices challenge the Christian faith and rootedness in prayer and scripture. Fr Anastos assures us all that a holy hour - time set aside with God for meditation, prayer, journaling, and other spiritual disciplines - is not only possible. It is worthwhile.

The author offers counsel on intentionality, spending time, mindful focus on Jesus, and modeling our prayer life on the withdrawal of Jesus to commune with his heavenly Father. He stresses personal integrity and a willingness to engage God's presence.

Highly recommended for spiritual formation, no matter what your stage of life.

Jesus, Make Me Fully Alive is the perfect gift for someone who is making the journey into a deeper prayer life. It is set up as a 30 day personal retreat. I'd love to use this as a group study to hold each other accountable. It's written for young adults but great for all those ready to deepen their faith

Jesus, Make Me Fully Alive: 30 Holy Hour Reflections is a phenomenal handbook for young people yearning for a closer relationship with the Lord.

The reflections are original and deeply satisfying, drawing from the worlds of entertainment, sports, and pop culture phenomena to illuminate important truths.

The author, Fr. Tim Anastos, has a winsome way of presenting his subject matter--his conversational tone makes you feel as if you are in the adoration chapel with him as he expounds on the beauty of eucharistic adoration.

In this year when special attention is being paid to the power of the Eucharist, this book is a worthy companion for the spiritual journey.

If you’ve ever been blessed to witness Fr. Tim talk about his relationship with Jesus, you know he is full of joy and FULLY ALIVE! This book is an overflow of the joy Fr. Tim exudes that is palpable. Joy is not always sunshine and rainbows, and Fr. Tim does not sugar coat the realities of living in the world we live in today. The book addresses the hard topics that our young people (and old alike) face and give them practical steps to be brutally honest and talk with Jesus about them.

Fr. Tim provides a great introduction to the Spiritual Exercises and Lectio Divina in a very accessible way and provides a step-by-step process that makes space for God to speak to us. If you are looking to detox from noise, begin a relationship with Jesus, or go deeper in your relationship, this book is a great place to start.

I did a speed read of the digital book to determine if I could use it with teens and parents. I decided it not only works for teens and parents, but that I’d like to use it myself to spend 30 hours with Jesus during Lent. In my work, I have found anxiety plagues so many teens and families. Fr. Tim offers practical reflections to illustrate how anxiety prevents us from being fully alive and provides a pathway to share our anxieties with Jesus, so they lose their power.

Amidst his humor and examples that include video games and movies, Fr. Tim is a priest that makes us understand that everyone is capable of holiness and being fully alive. He provides a pathway for anyone who desires an intimate relationship with the God of the universe to be holy and fully alive.

As Fr. Tim says, our part is simple. God does all the heavy lifting. The first thing we have to do it show up. If you show up with this book in your hand, the next steps are equally as simple as Fr. Tim provides conversation starters with the one who made you to be fully alive.

"This book is an easy-to-read spiritual companion guide. Father Tim writes in a down-to-earth conversational style using images from popular culture while conveying profound spiritual and theological themes. While the primary audience for this book is teens and young adults, its easy-to read nature is great for anyone who wants to grow closer in their relationship with Jesus."