In the midst of yesterday’s Being Frank shenanigans, I decided I would write a post entitled “The damage done by Catholics who stick their heads in the sand and refuse to accept our Church has ever done anything wrong”. However, that issue took on a life of its own with the events of yesterday following the death of a woman in Auckland after her power was cut by Mercury Energy.

How important is it that we admit our failings? Does it show weakness? Is it an opportunity to learn from, or a hindrance to be avoided?

Is it humility or stupidity – and what good comes from it in the end?