Mary's role at Pentecost echoes the Annunciation

Cross posted from author’s blog, Mater Dolorosa –

Credit: Holy Card Heaven.

The parallels between the Annunciation and Pentecost might at first not be altogether apparent. However, on closer inspection, the relationship between the two becomes increasingly evident. 

At the Annunciation, Mary, by the grace of God and through the action of the Holy Spirit, …