Salmos 102
Philoxenus of Mabbug
Salmos 102:5
And again he saith, "For I have forgotten to eat my bread, and by reason of the voice of my groanings my flesh cleaveth unto my bones." It was not sufficient for him, through his remembrance of God to turn away from his natural food, but he forgot entirely this corruptible food because his mind was meditating upon that which belonged to the spirit; and by reason of the severity of his labours and tribulations, and through the pain and grief of his groanings his flesh clave to his bones. — 13 Ascetic Discourses, Discourse 11 -- On Abstinence
Salmos 102:9
And again, he teacheth thee also concerning that which he took as a preparation for his meat, saying, "For I have eaten ashes like bread:" these were the condiments and dainties which were laid upon the table of this righteous king when he ate his food. Listen also concerning the strained wine which he drank: "I have mingled my drink with tears." Behold the meat and drink of the righteous king! He fed himself upon ashes, and his drink was tears of suffering. What disciple on hearing these things will not break his heart in sorrow for his slothful life, if indeed he be a disciple? — 13 Ascetic Discourses, Discourse 11 -- On Abstinence