Mark Wahlberg on Faith, Family, and Fasting
Actor Mark Wahlberg has long been open about his Catholic faith, regularly attending Mass and wearing ashes on his forehead for Lent. In an interview with Savannah Guthrie, the 51-year-old emphasized that while he shares his beliefs, he’s careful not to force them on others—including his four children. Wahlberg believes it’s a “greater sin” to hide his faith but stresses the importance of respecting people of different backgrounds.
He hopes his children will be inspired by his actions, not pressured. “If it works for Dad, maybe it will work for us,” he says, describing how they observe his commitment to prayer and Scripture daily.