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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
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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
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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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