The greatness of a man lies not in a multitude of achievements, even in God’s name, but in the union reached with God, traversing that difficult course especially with the theological virtue of hope. And faith buoyed by hope takes us toward the ultimate goal of charity, in comprehending the true role of Jesus as the Son of God, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Mental illness can afflict anyone, be it a saint or a sinner. While saints have had their faith and spiritual life augmented by suffering of this sort, their lives also tell us that those who seek relief must not forget that the very first physician to be sought out is God himself.
The Catholic Church celebrates today, the 1st of October, St Thérèse of Lisieux.