In New York City in 2002 , the meek priest Michael is in confession with his Monsignor . The Priest has lost his faith in the wake of " the tragedy " ( alluding to , but not directly referencing the September 11 attacks ) , having failed to bring comfort to his flock ( " Confession/Last Year " ) . He reminisces about the first time he realized his calling to become a priest , telling his Aunt about it . The Aunt is a spitfire communist and an atheist . She reminds the Priest of all the flaws and wrongdoings in the world and berates him for being " a gullible dope " , falling for " The Greatest Practical Joke " of humanity : religion
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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