It is the the last Thursday before Easter. A day when the Christian church commemorates the Last Supper. The word Maundy comes from the Latin word Mandatum, which means Commandment. In John 13: 34-35, Jesus issues this command to his disciples: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.