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Message from Milanka Lachman: 206 Tours’ 40th Anniversary

A Message from 206 Tours President & Founder, Milanka Lachman:

Today, October 1st, 206 Tours celebrates its 40th Anniversary!

When I first started 206 Tours, with no experience or resources, I never could have imagined that it would grow to be the force of faith it is today.

Since our founding, we have helped 460,000 pilgrims journey to 39 countries.

But to me, more important are the countless conversions, vocations, and transformations that have taken place.

Ever since our humble beginnings, when our tours only traveled to Medjugorje, I’ve surrendered to God and He has blessed us in more ways than I ever could have imagined.

There are so many people I want to thank for helping us reach this milestone: every staff member that has ever worked at 206 Tours, every pilgrim, priest, group leader, tour guide, driver, and every other person who has spread the word to evangelize or help 206 Tours become the Leader in Pilgrimages.

I am grateful and humbled by the trust you have placed in me. I have loved every moment and could not imagine doing anything else.

Each of our lives is a Pilgrimage. Where we come from does not determine whether or not we will become Saints. Our origins and accomplishments are secondary to how we embody love for God and others. Saints are not defined by their worldly success but rather by their capacity to reflect divine love, through sacrifice and service. St. Thérèse of Lisieux (whose feast day we celebrate today!), known for her “Little Way”, became a Saint through small acts of love, not grand achievements. As she once said:

“Our Lord does not so much look at the greatness of our actions, or even at their difficulty, as at the love with which we do them.” – St. Thérèse, the Little Flower

Everything is God’s grace and must be done in love. That is how we become Saints. By Our Lord’s grace, 206 Tours will continue to grow for many more years to come.

With gratitude,

Milanka Lachman

President & Founder of 206 Tours

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