Jud Duplenticy's struggle for redemption and acceptance within the Church, battling his violent past and finding himself at odds with the corruption he uncovers.

In a moment of explosive violence, Jud—already on edge from the Deacon’s unheard but clearly inflammatory sermon—delivers a single, brutal punch to the Deacon’s face, knocking him unconscious. The attack …

In the church garden, Jud confronts Monsignor Wicks about his divisive leadership, accusing him of poisoning the congregation with fear and anger. Wicks responds with physical violence, punching Jud in …

At dawn, Jud arrives at the church grounds, where the congregation—including Lee, Simone, and Martha—has gathered behind police barriers. He calmly requests a cop to summon Chief Geraldine, declaring he …