He was a rough hunter, who did not hesitate to burn the forest to force out the hares and pheasants. He was a soldier and deep down a man of good, although he had not thought enough prior to his actions. He was married to Ephrosyne. When the governor of Piacenza was going to condemn an innocent man for burning the forest, Conrad gave himself up and confessed his guilt, paying for the damages, and reduced to extreme poverty. In agreement with his wife, they entered the Franciscans and Poor Clares monasteries, respectively. St. Conrad retreated to a life of silence and prayer.

Do you admit when you are wrong? Are you capable of asking for forgiveness for your mistakes?