Sign in

Priest raises hand to bless kid, she gives him a high five. Watch adorably funny video

This act of innocence has now won people over. There is a possibility that it will steal your heart too.

Published on: Oct 23, 2020, 11:40:45 IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
Share
Share via
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • linkedin
  • whatsapp
Copy link
  • copy link

Every now and then, we come across videos which are so wholesome that they leave us with a smile. This video of a kid giving a high five to a priest perfectly describes the category.

The image shows the priest blessing the kid. (Screengrab)
The image shows the priest blessing the kid. (Screengrab)

The video, which is now going all kinds of viral, shows a little girl standing with a woman in front of a priest. As he raises his hand to bless the little one, she stands on her toes and gives him a high five. What makes the clip even more heartening is the priest’s efforts to control his laughter.

This act of innocence has now won people over. There is a possibility that it will steal your heart too.

Check out this video shared on Reddit by a user of the platform:

Hi 5 from r/funny

Since being shared, the post has gathered nearly 1.2 lakh upvotes and tons of comments. People couldn’t stop commenting on the adorableness of the video. Many also wrote how it left them giggling hard.

“So adorable and his reaction was great!” wrote a Redditor. As for this individual, they recollected a similar incident from their childhood. “Relatable. When I was younger the priest was telling the story of the prodigal son, and just happened to be walking over to where I was sat at the end of the pew. He throws his arms wide open and talks about how the father in the story welcomed home him son, and little me thought “Oh, Father wants a hug!” so I jump up and give him a big hug,” they wrote.

“Bless you precious child and may you never change,” expressed a third.

What do you think of the video?

  • Trisha Sengupta
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More