Thousands of Christians across the country flocked to mark Holy Thursday, one of the most important events in the lead-up to Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.

Apart from Christmas, the Easter weekend is regarded among the most holy of days as they commemorate the final days of Jesus Christ’s life on Earth.

In Labasa, Holy Family Parish priest Father Carlo Jung said the different celebrations over this weekend should serve to remind people to share the love of Jesus Christ.

He stressed this sharing was to be done not just during Easter but every day.

He said Christ’s journey to Calvary was about love, and his sacrifice on the cross was a reminder of God’s great love for mankind.

“Jesus gave up his life for all and for us Catholics, it’s important to follow the example of Jesus,” he said.

“It’s important to live like Jesus so we are able to humble ourselves and sacrifice ourselves in what we do to show the love of God.”