 This popular kit contains one 3.5" plastic statue of St. Joseph, a card containing the words to a Prayer to St. Joseph, and a pamphlet giving directions and describing this devotion.
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Also available in Spanish.
Why Saint Joseph?
St Joseph is given the title "Patron Saint" of many causes. Here are listed just a few: Patron Saint of the Americas, Patron Saint of Carpenters and Craftsmen, Patron Saint of the Dying, Patron Saint of Families, Patron Saint of Fathers, Patron Saint of Unborn Children, Patron Saint of the Universal Church, Patron Saint of Workers.
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Out of all the thousands of Saints throughout church history, why is Saint Joseph also known as the and Patron Saint of Home Sales?
Joseph is the patron saint of families and home life. He was chosen to be the spouse and protector of the Blessed Virgin Mary and was entrusted with the care of Jesus, God's only Son. He gave up all his own dreams and desires to save his family from King Herod's wrath and move them to safety in Egypt. He also provided for the family with his own hands through his work as a carpenter.
Joseph is also called the Patron of the Universal Church and of all Christians. The Bible does not give us much detail about who St. Joseph was as a person, but it does set him apart as a man specially chosen by God. The Gospel of Matthew begins by listing Joseph's entire genealogy. Through this listing we learn that Joseph is a direct descendant of King David; yet, even as the son of royalty, St. Joseph was a humble man. According to the revelations of St. Bridget, St. Joseph would often pray "Heaven grant that I may live so as to accomplish the will of my God!" He serves as a great example to us all on how we should always keep Christ at the center of our lives
Why bury the St. Joseph statue upside down?
Included in the St. Joseph homesale kit is "An Introduction to the Saint Joseph Home Sale Practice" by J. Micklewright. In this introduction Micklewright makes a clear distinction between the St. Joseph devotion and mere superstition. He explains that as people have shared their stories of success through the intercession of St. Joseph, sometimes the stories have been changed or exaggerated in the retelling. You may have heard some of the myths yourself! You can bury the statue: upside down, in the back yard, in the front yard, near the "For Sale" sign, in a flower bed, or even to bury him exactly 12 inches deep!
Actually, none of these details matter. Simply stand the St. Joseph statue in a place of honor and ask St. Joseph to help you sell your house. The statue will be a visible reminder to you to pray and thank God for His many blessings. Next, believe that he will hear your prayer. Finally, trust that God will answer your prayer. Scripture tells us in Jeremiah 29: 11-13, "I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for your woe! plans to give you a future full of hope. When you call me, when you go to pray to me, I will listen to you . When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart..."
What more can I do to help sell my house?
You still have some work to do even if you buy a St. Joseph Homesale Kit. Don't forget to follow the advice of your Realtor in preparing your house for sale. Make any necessary repairs, keep the house and property neat and clean, and make sure that you are being honest in regards to the price you are advertising. You are called to live the Christian life even in your business dealings.
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