St. Pio of Pietrelcina says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“I speak now to one and all. Those who make excuses for failures in virtue, failure in job performance or who try to shift blame to someone else are full of pride. Humility accepts responsibility for errors or shortcomings.”

“When I was in the world hearing confessions, I summarily ejected from my confessional those who were full of excuses.”

“Another pitfall in the spiritual journey is cooperating with a pouting spirit. This, too, is a pride. Humility does not brood over suspected injuries. Humility graciously receives constructive criticism as a grace.”