Saint Joseph, SELL OUR HOUSE!

So, the house has been on the market for a little over a month now, and no offers. For those of you who've been over, everyone who's toured says they love the house, but can't deal with the noise from the highway. Ugh.

I was complaining to my (Catholic) friend Lyndsay about it, and she told me I need to bury a statue of St. Joseph in my yard. Huh? She even called the local Catholic book store to see if they had "the St. Joseph statue that helps sell your house." Yes, they replied--they had five different models.

We went to pick it up today, and I'm thrilled to hury up and get home to bury it. We have a tour tonight at 6:30pm, and another Saturday morning so far. We also just dropped the price yesterday, so something's got to work in our favor! I'll let you know how it goes. . . .

Instructions:

1. Ask St. Joseph to intercede for you before the Lord for your requests, including the selling of your home.

2. Bury or place Saint Joseph's statue on the property.

3. Bury the statue upside down with the feet pointing heavenwards. Some face it toward the home; others face it away, towards the new home. The location varies also: near the "For Sale" sign, in the back yard, in one corner, or in a flower pot for condo owners. (I'm leaning towards planting it in the garden, facing towards our house.)

4. When your house sells, make sure to bring the statue with you to your new home and place it in a place of honor as a reminder to thank God.

"Dear St. Joseph, God the Father chose you from all men to be the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. You cared thoughtfully and wholeheartedly for them while on Earth. It was through you that Jesus first learned of His Heavenly Father's gentleness, compassion, protection, and provision. So close were you that He was known simply as the Carpenter's son.

We now ask your help in these our requests. Please intercede before our Heavenly Father for His protection, provision and peace. Help us sell our home and find a new one, suitable for our needs.

Grant us harmony and grace in our home, and may we be ever hospitable to family, friends and neighbors.

Finally, when our life on this earth is over, bring us safely to our heavenly home, where at last we shall enjoy eternal joy with you and all the family of God. Amen.

May you be blessed! Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us. Saint Joseph, Patron of a Happy Home and Safeguard of Families, pray for us."

NOW GO DO YOUR THING!!!!