A stain becomes an attraction
Charlie finds water damage; Mac sees the Virgin Mary. The gang promotes the image and collects donations from visitors.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S02 E07
The Gang Exploits a Miracle
S02 E07Photograph not available
The Madonna of Paddy's? The gang seeks financial salvation when a leaky pipe at Paddy's causes a water stain on the wall that resembles the Virgin Mary. Meanwhile, Dee has an awkward reunion with a priest who had a crush on her in high school.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Two would-be spiritual leaders
Mac wears black while Charlie chooses white formalwear. Their rivalry moves to the pool table, with seated followers watching a dispute over scripture.
Supporting source ↗The priest from school
Dee reconnects with Matthew Mara, known to the gang as Rickety Cricket. Her romantic encouragement persuades him to leave the priesthood, only to face rejection.
Supporting source ↗The attraction disappears
Frank recruits Father O’Grady for a blessing, but the stain is ruined. Charlie’s followers depart, and Dennis’s prolonged fast ends in collapse.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie reclines on the pool table while receiving an audience.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee speaks to Matthew through the confessional screen.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis appears exhausted during his fast.Source ↗
Father O’GradyOnly recorded here so far
Frank and Dennis collect Father O’Grady to bless the stain.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank collects visitors’ money in a metal bucket.Source ↗
Rickety Cricket26 other recorded episodes
Matthew Mara visits Dee as a priest, before abandoning the priesthood for her.Source ↗
The woman seeking a blessingOnly recorded here so far
The gray-haired woman in burgundy reacts to the damaged stain beside Frank.Source ↗
Locations
Confessionals1 other recorded episode
A perforated divider separates Dee and Matthew in the confession booth.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The pool area becomes an improvised religious gathering.Source ↗
Objects
Camcorders17 other recorded episodes
Charlie has a camcorder ready on the bar for the planned blessing.Source ↗
Donation bucketsOnly recorded here so far
Frank uses a small metal pail to collect donations.Source ↗
Leg braces1 other recorded episode
Matthew recalls his childhood leg braces; they are only mentioned.Source ↗
Newspapers7 other recorded episodes
Frank reads a newspaper during the opening conversation.Source ↗
Pool table12 other recorded episodes
Charlie turns the pool table into his seat of spiritual authority.Source ↗
The Virgin Mary water stainOnly recorded here so far
A tall brown stain appears on the office wall between shelves and a safe.Source ↗
Schemes
Dating deception11 other recorded episodes
Dee professes love for Matthew to gain his cooperation.Source ↗
Marriage proposals4 other recorded episodes
Matthew asks to marry Dee after leaving the Church.Source ↗
Miracle schemesOnly recorded here so far
The gang collects donations from people visiting the supposed miracle.Source ↗
Costumes
Back braces2 other recorded episodes
Matthew recalls Dee’s back brace; it is not worn here.Source ↗
Clerical clothingOnly recorded here so far
Matthew Mara wears a black suit and clerical collar when visiting Dee.Source ↗
White suits2 other recorded episodes
Charlie wears a white suit, waistcoat and pale tie.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Jim Jones referencesOnly recorded here so far
Mac compares Charlie to Jim Jones (mention only).Source ↗
Television newsOnly recorded here so far
A FOX 11 report identifies Dennis as a local bar owner.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S07 E10 Connected through Confessionals, Churches, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S03 E15 Connected through Leg braces, Rickety Cricket, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S10 E08 
Connected through Fasting, Rickety Cricket, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S14 E08 Connected through Safes, Rickety Cricket, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.