Haunted by dreams, a young insomniac Priest hears the confession of Bookie, who has 51 years of sins to confess after a falling out with the church. A friend from the Priest's past reemerges with a secret that could threaten his calling.
Agnes, a professional woman who never had children, laments that using reproductive technology is a Catholic sin.
A stranger named Smith confesses to having sinful, criminal thoughts, which places the young Priest in an ethical conflict.
Bookie returns to complete her confession; the Priest springs a surprise on his grandmother.
Smith's mother visits the confessional, demanding to know the nature of her son's confession and railing against the Catholic church.
A young husband confesses he is contemplating divorce; but the Priest is distracted that he recognizes him from a dream. The Parish Prelate reveals a secret about himself to the Priest.
The Priest visits a doctor for his insomnia and hears the confession of a nun who may be his ally or foe.
The Priest sees a specialist for his insomnia and hears a final confession from Bookie who fears her time is nearing an end.
Smith confesses a revelation that alters the Priest's opinion of him and Novalea gets a surprise visit from Mrs. Smith.
The Priest is called upon to learn to perform the sacrament of Last Rites.
Novalea loses her patience with the Priest, and Smith returns to the confessional booth with unsettling news.
The Priest receives a house call from Agnes while recovering, and the Prelate urges the Priest to undergo medical treatment.