From the sayings of ABBA MACARIUS about Tears

St. Macarius possessed the grace-bestowed gift of tears. He often shed them and said : "You will become worthy of the vision of the wondrous and blessed images of the Jerusalem on high in no other way than by day and night shedding tears according to the example of him who said: Every night I flood my bed, I water my couch with my tears(Ps. 6:7). A tear shed from great sorrow and heartfelt distress is food for the soul, given from heavenly bread."

Abba Aio also questioned him, "Give me a word.” Abba Macarius said to him: "Flee from men, stay in your cell, weep for your sins, do not take pleasure in the conversation of men, and you will be saved.”