This is so beautiful!
In a viral reel posted by the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, a newly ordained Catholic priest was caught on camera expressing how he felt immediately after his ordination.
In the beautiful video, Father Zach Goodchild tearfully expresses his gratitude towards his childhood pastor. Father Goodchild thanks the priest with a heartfelt embrace and tells him he loves him.
“Thank you for being my pastor for all those years…thank you so much,” Father Goodchild says. He repeatedly thanks him with tears of joy.
Father Goodchild’s childhood pastor tells him he loves him, and Father Goodchild responds with, “I love you too.”
After he finishes speaking with his childhood pastor, Father Goodchild then receives his brother priests. He hugs each of them and expresses his gratitude.
Here is the beautiful video entitled, the “First moments as a newly ordained priest of Jesus Christ”:
The video received thousands of views and reactions across social media platforms. Here’s what some people said about it:
“I consider myself blessed to have attended this wonderful ordination service for Father Zachary,” Facebook user Jean Daley Reese commented. “The tears of gratitude in his eyes are a glory to our Eternal Father! This felt like a Holy event!”
“This is beautiful footage of an amazing moment,” Katie Buzenski Jones also said on Facebook. “Well done capturing the joy of a newly ordained priest and the joy of the seasoned priests welcoming him.”
“Imagine the rejoicing of the Angels. This young man is wearing God's armor. Bless his every move, Lord,” Facebook user Rodney Gunter added.
“Father Zach is one of the most caring, authentic and humble human beings I have ever met,” an Instagram user wrote. “I know he is going to be an amazing priest, because those who pray the way he does, always find the answers. I'm so blessed to know him and can't wait for his first Mass. God bless him and his work.”
“This is so beautiful and holy,” another Instagram user said. “May God bless your calling! Your church is praying for you and all our beloved priests!”