Mark Wahlberg, a prominent figure in Hollywood with a fortune estimated at $400 million, attributes his success to a disciplined routine, including waking up at 2:30 am for early workouts. Beyond his career, Wahlberg is devoutly Catholic, emphasizing the importance of his faith in his life.

In a recent interview on The Today Show, Wahlberg discussed wearing an ash cross on Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent. He expressed how his faith guides him, despite its uncommon stance in his industry: “It’s a balance. You know, it’s not popular in my industry, but I cannot deny my faith. It’s important for me to share that with people,” he told co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.

While committed to his beliefs, Wahlberg respects others’ faiths and does not impose his Catholicism on his children, though he encourages them to understand and respect his practices. He views fasting during Lent as more than abstaining from food, urging detachment from habits that don’t align with his values: “God knows the things that he wants you to detach from.”

Wahlberg’s openness about his faith reflects his personal conviction and the challenges he embraces during Lent, like abstaining from meat on Fridays. His approach underscores a personal journey shaped by faith, discipline, and respect for others’ beliefs.