To what language does the heavenly Physician listen, if not to tears of repentance?

The heavenly Physician is ready to heal the wounds of the soul; Him who is Almighty and Wise. The method of communication with Him is through tears that are capable of bursting the springs of His love that forgive sins.

St. Jacob of Sarug says, “Raise your voice (O tears) to the Physician full of goodness for He is capable of healing your wounds. Because of your voice, the Physician knows your pain and according to your pain, He will grant you a medicine to help you. In exchange to the tears, mercies will overflow from the Merciful, and according to the weeping, love will flow from forgiveness.”