The St. Joseph Prayer to Sell a House is a well-known devotion where believers ask for St. Joseph’s intercession in selling their home quickly and favorably. St. Joseph, being the patron saint of workers and homes, is thought to offer special assistance in this regard. Many people also use a statue of St. Joseph, often burying it in their yard as a sign of faith and trust in his help.
Here’s a traditional version of the St. Joseph Prayer to Sell a House:
St. Joseph Prayer to Sell a House
O, Saint Joseph,
You who taught our Lord the carpenter’s trade,
and who cared for His every need,
I ask that you look with favor upon my request to sell my home (or property) quickly,
easily, and profitably.
Help me to do everything I need to do in order to prepare the home,
and guide the right buyer to it,
so that this transaction may be carried out smoothly and successfully.
Saint Joseph, I trust in your care and intercession,
Just as you provided for the Holy Family,
I know you will provide for me as well.
Grant me patience and faith,
and assist me in letting go of any anxieties as I wait for the successful sale.
I pray that you bring me a buyer who will be blessed by this home,
just as I have been blessed to live here.
In gratitude, I promise to honor you as my special patron,
And to spread the word of your kindness and assistance.
Amen.
How to Use the Prayer
- Recite the prayer daily while your house is on the market.
- Optionally, bury a St. Joseph statue: Many believe in burying a small statue of St. Joseph upside down in the yard (traditionally near the “For Sale” sign). This practice symbolizes deep faith that the prayer will be answered, and the statue is typically dug up and placed in the new home once the sale is complete.
- Offer gratitude: After the sale, express thanks to St. Joseph through prayer or by placing his statue in a place of honor in your new home.
The prayer is a mix of faith, patience, and trust that things will unfold in due time with St. Joseph’s help.