Why is apolonia found crying in the novel the pearl?

In John Steinbeck's novel "The Pearl," Apolonia is crying because she is flipping through the pages of a dilapidated prayer book that Kino had found. The book had been destroyed in his search for the pearl, symbolizing the destruction of their faith and traditional way of life due to their pursuit of wealth. Her tears represent the loss of their spiritual connection and the consequences of their newfound greed.