From the Gospel according to Mark. Mk 3:13-19

They are there and they are sent.

Jesus calls those He wants, and He has called you and me. He calls us first to be with Him and then He sends us to proclaim the Kingdom.

We can, however, be among those who seem to be with Him and do a lot, but whose hearts are elsewhere; or we can be among those who only want to be with Him but find the spouse burdensome.

Let us consecrate ourselves to Mary and, through her, to the Heart of Christ, who loves us and calls us.

Applied to Married Life:

Natalie: Do you think we’re the kind of people who talk but don’t act?
Mike: Well, we do a lot for appearances, but between you and me, I think we lack enthusiasm and passion. Do you think we’re the kind of people who honor Him with our words but keep our hearts far from Him?
Natalie: Not far from Him, but far from each other’s hearts. We need to live more fully our “consecrated like” bond to each other for love of Christ.
Mike: So, we’ve got work to do to be like those who “are there and are sent”.
Natalie: Yep, we do.

Mother,

We are consecrated to you, and you have chosen us to be “consecrated” to each other as we are to the Lord. Give us the strength to make it a reality. Thank you, Blessed Mother.