St. Joseph is the primary patron saint for housing, having experienced the hardship of finding shelter for the Holy Family in Bethlehem and during their exile in Egypt.
: 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. catholic prayers for buying a house
: 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