: While more common for selling, some homebuyers bury or place a St. Joseph statue near property they hope to acquire, a tradition thought to have started with nuns burying medals on land they wished to buy for convents. Prayers for the Buying Process
: A common practice is to pray a St. Joseph Novena for nine consecutive days, specifically mentioning the intention of finding or successfully closing on a home. catholic prayers for buying a house
: Many pray to St. Joseph the Worker to help with the financial and practical aspects of a purchase, such as mortgage approval and contract negotiations. : While more common for selling, some homebuyers