Keep your eyes on the Lord, and ignore the storm so you don’t start falling into the sea. If unable to pray actual prayers, use the one-liners: Jesus, I trust in you; Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I love you, save souls!, etc.
Even the Holy Name of Jesus would be sufficient. The name of Mary as well.
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