Maundy Thursday 2019 Quotes: Images & Messages for Loved Ones

A supermoon is seen near a statue of Jesus Christ in Havana, Cuba on 14 November 2016. 

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Christians across the country will observe Maundy Thursday on 18 April this year.

According to scriptures, Maundy Thursday is observed to commemorate Maundy (a ceremony of washing the feet of the poor) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, before his crucifixion.

Maundy Thursday falls on the Thursday before Easter and is also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, among other names.

The term Maundy comes from the Latin word ‘mandatum’, which means ‘command’.

On this day, believers attend mass in churches.

Here are some of the quotes, messages and images to share with your loved ones on the occasion.

Maundy Thursday 2019: Messages You Can Share With Your Loved Ones

“The mission of the Son was the consequence of the Father’s love; hence also the revelation of it.” – C K Barrett on John 3:16 (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/SandmanGrant)

“For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.”(Photo Courtesy: askideas.com)

“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”(Photo Courtesy: askideas.com)