Letters of Bishop Zafra

Letters From Bishop Felix S Zafra ( First Bishop of Zamboanga del Norte Diocese )

The Apostolate for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Ubujan District, Tagbilaran City, Philippines 6300

To you, dear in Christ : Greg and Eve

Happy Easter! How are you and the boys? Peace be with you and joy in the RISEN CHRIST!

In response to God's immense love and Divine Mercy (Jn: 3:16) and to His just complaint, "Could you not watch an hour with Me?" (Mt. 26:40). We are humbly and earnestly inviting you to join in the Apostolate for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration.

The Good Lord grants us 24 hours a day, 168 hours a week "gratis et amore" (free and with love).

Please be generous. Visit Him in the BLESSED SACRAMENT. In your absence a votive light to flicker in the Adoration Chapel will be a pleasing sight and a welcome testimony of your love.

Thank you very much for your kind attention.

Sincerely in JMJT,

Felix S. Zafra
Bishop Emeritus, APEA

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Oct 5, 2000

Dear Eve and Greg,

Really I cannot find adequate words. How I wish I could write in letters of gold. These lines are but a feeble expressions of my most heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation of kind accommodation and generous services to this least of Christ's servants. In my inadequacy, I humbly ask St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the powerful intercession of our Lady of the Holy Rosary to let a shower of blessings from God , our loving Father.

May you grow in love for each other and the boys grow to mature as men inspite of the trials in life. Keeping you all in my grateful prayers with every good wish and blessings

Sincerely in JMJT,

+ Bp. Zafra
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Oct 13, 2000

Dear Eve and Greg,

Deo Gratias! I arrived home safe and sound. The memories of a wonderful family in Chicago lingers. The sacrifices of their time, car, services and the warm comfort of their home are greatly appreciated.

In my inadequacy to thank you enough, I humbly offer my poor prayers to the Good Lord for His choice and abundant blessing of peace and prosperity upon all the members of the dear family.

From now to December, God willing I'll make efforts to visit Decoy and Peta who has been instrumental in bringing about goodness to the Caermare-Trabanca family.

Wishing you all the best

God's love, Jesus' hug and bless you all,

+ Msgr. Zafra P.S. May I have the address of your sister in Japan?
Bp. Emeritus of Tagbilaran Thanks, Bp. Zafra
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Manila
Jan. 14, 1999

Dear Eve and Greg,

Warm cordial greetings from the Philippines. Thanks be to God, I arrived safe and sound in early morning of Jan. 12, 1996.

Thank you very much for facilitating the visits to various places and for the generous donations I received from our friends.

I was stranded in Cincinnati due to heavy snow and freezing rains. I had the first experience of being in wheel chair from terminal to terminal.

Keeping you in my grateful prayers and wishing you all the best in 1999.

Sincerely in JMJT,

+ Bishop Zafra
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Aug. 3, 1998

Dear Eve and Greg,

Due to the precarious health of my dear sister (Nang Naning) I have to postpone my trip to USA. I hope I can make it between Sept. 15 and October 15.

How are you and your young men? How are you enjoying your summer vacation? I hope you are all in good health.

Would you know of Spanish-speaking people who can make use of Holy Hour in Spanish? May I have the address of the new priest Perfecto Vasquez?

Keeping you in my prayers with every good wish and blessing.

Sincerely in JMJT,

+Bp. Zafra