Gentle Power

“In a gentle way you can shake the world.”
—Mahatma Gandhi

I found this quote tucked inside a Baci chocolate during my pilgrimage to Rome—a sweet whisper of truth wrapped in foil that stayed with me.

Gentleness is not weakness. It’s the strength to love when it’s easier to withdraw. It’s the courage to forgive when bitterness feels justified. It’s the quiet yes to God in the middle of a noisy world.

But what does it mean to “shake the world” gently?

• Can I let God’s mercy shape my reactions, even when I feel unseen or misunderstood?
• Do I believe that small acts—prayer, kindness, silence—can ripple outward with divine impact?
• Am I willing to let God shake me first, gently but deeply, so I can become a vessel of His peace?

Pilgrimage reminds us: transformation rarely comes in thunder. It comes in footsteps, in tears, in whispered prayers. And sometimes, in chocolate.