{"product_id":"9781681496290","title":"Why I Became a Catholic : A Timeless Conversion Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally written as a personal testimony to his own children on why he became a Catholic, this is a thoughtful and timeless conversion story of Sir Joseph Pope written during the early part of the 20th century. Born in 1854 to a family renowned for distinguished service to the Canadian government, Joseph carried on the family tradition as a highly regarded civil servant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike St. Thomas More, Pope was held in high esteem as a public servant, and he enjoyed the total confidence of prime ministers and governors, all whom sought his advice. He was a prolific author of some two dozen books and pamphlets, including the official biographies of major Canadian historical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmidst this busy public life, Sir Joseph Pope developed a profound spiritual life and a mind always hungry for eternal truth. Raised in a nominal Anglican family, his persistent and courageous search for the fullness of truth and grace finally led him home to the Catholic Church.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47135097716976,"sku":"9781681496290","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781681496290_p0.jpg?v=1763693184","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781681496290","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}