The book of palms: Priest can't stop laughing when five-year-old girl high-fives him as he blesses her
After reciting 'our father' and making the sign of the cross, the priest held his hand up over her head, but to his surprise, the five-year-old girl nonchalantly reached up and gave his hand a celebratory tap.
Charming footage shows the priest fight back laughter, covering his mouth with his hand as he tries to continue.
The person behind the camera can also be heard laughing, while the woman behind the girl - possibly her mother - shakes her head in disbelief as she tries to hold the girl's arm.
The priest manages to compose himself briefly and continues with the blessing, interrupted occasionally with small bursts of laughter.
Once he has finished his blessing, he can be heard speaking with the woman as he sprinkles the girl with holy water from an aspergillum, and is heard saying 'she said, give me a high-five, father' in Spanish.
People online suggested that the adorable incident took place during mass, but it is unclear what the blessing was for.
Spanish language press have speculated that it was for a baptism, while the woman holding a candle could indicate it was a first communion.
Many have reacted to the heartwarming video, noting the girl's innocence at believing the father was asking her for a high five in the middle of the ceremony.
Basketball player Rex Chapman shared the video on Twitter with the caption 'Father is saying a blessing. The innocence of a child. They're trying not to laugh. Best thing you'll see today...'
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