Xt3 Podcast: Key Players in the Passion of Christ - Podcast on Xt3

St. Thomas asked to see the wounds on Christ's hands and feet before he believed that He has Risen, and as a result he is commonly known as 'doubting Thomas'. But the legacy of St. Thomas is more than that - he is truly an example of humility and faith.

This strong woman followed Jesus until his breathed His last breath on the Cross. She was also one of the first to see Jesus after His Resurrection. Here name is Mary Magdalene - and she is one of the most misunderstood characters in the Gospels.

12 July is feast day of St. Veronica, a woman who stood by Jesus as he suffered, and so was given a very special gift - an image of His face. Listen to the story of St. Veronica in this podcast!

There is very little known about this key figure, but his heroic compassion for Jesus makes him an example for all - his name is Simon on Cyrene.

This episode is about the person who experienced the suffering of Christ more than any one else - his Mother, our Mother, Mary. Listen to accounts of her early life, her family and education, her vocation as the Mother of Jesus, and her role as Mother of all.

Listen to the story of St Peter - a man who denied Christ during his Passion, but went on to become the first Pope.

St John the Apostle did not leave Jesus when the other apostles ran away in fear - he remained beside Jesus until his death on the Cross. Listen to this beautiful reflection on the life of the beloved Apostle here on Xt3!