Palm Sunday is an event in Christ's life that many people, particularly young people, enjoy. It is action packed, filled with lots of commotion and noise - especially noise. It centers around a grand parade with all the excitement and frenzied emotion of a political convention. The "Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem," as it is sometimes called, includes people lining the streets craning their necks to see, waving palms, and lots of shouting. For many people who like lots of activity, Palm Sunday is their kind of festival. It provides plenty of action.

Actions are important because through them we learn about people. We say, "Actions speak louder than words," because we are not always what we appear to be. We reveal ourselves, little by little through how we act and react; by what we do. That …