Foster's lack of grace helped reveal the apotheois of Martin McGuinness
We have come to the end of an era with Martin Mc Guinness' retirement for health reasons.
Martin has carved a unique role for himself in Irish history.
Because of his courage, relentless determination and ability — and because of the solidarity of his colleagues and the support of the voters—he could pull off the impossible.
However, there was one ceiling even he could not break through: unreconstructed Orange anti-Catholicism. This delayed his final political apotheosis—until Arlene Foster came along.
Because of Arlene’s lack of grace, Martin’s apotheosis has been spectacularly revealed.
From now on, one will hardly see a negative word about Martin Mc Guinness.
He has become the republican/militant version of the great non-violent Congressman John Lewis (Democrat -Georgia): an icon, whom no decent person dare attack.
This may well be Arlene Foster’s enduring contribution— the apotheosis of her former co-first minister.
Of such stuff, miracles are made.
God bless Martin Mc Guinness and grant him a speedy recovery.
Father Sean Mc Manus, President Irish National Caucus, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC