Mark Wahlberg Wakes at 3 AM to Pray on His Knees: 'The Rest of the Day Is Easier'

Mark Wahlberg Reveals He Drops to His Knees in Prayer Every Morning Before Dawn

Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg has opened up about his morning prayer routine, revealing that the first thing he does every day is drop to his hands and knees in prayer.

Speaking during an Ash Wednesday appearance on Fox News alongside actor Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in "The Chosen," Wahlberg shared his daily spiritual discipline with millions of viewers.

I feel like if I get on my hands and my knees, first thing when I wake up, that the rest of the day is going to be easier. At least I can deal with all the things that are being thrown at me.

The 54 year old actor, known for films like "The Departed" and "Father Stu," typically wakes between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m., prioritizing prayer and personal time before his wife and children rise. He sleeps around eight hours each night, going to bed between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Wahlberg, a devout Catholic, has partnered with the prayer app Hallow for the "Pray40" Lenten challenge, guiding users through 40 days of prayer, meditation, and scripture readings leading up to Easter. Other celebrities supporting the initiative include Jonathan Roumie, Chris Pratt, Gwen Stefani, Bear Grylls, and Kevin James.

I'm constantly pursuing a relationship with God. As you get older, things come from every direction. Life can become overwhelming at times. But expressing gratitude and making sure I'm wearing spiritual armor is something I take very seriously.

Wahlberg also shared his approach to Lent, emphasizing growth over sacrifice alone.

For me, it's really about trying to do more... trying to be better, trying to grow as a person, as a servant. God, a father, a husband.

He pointed to the significance of Ash Wednesday coinciding with Valentine's Day this year, saying there is no greater love than with the Lord, and that in a time of such disconnect, prayer has the power to bring people together.

Wahlberg credited his faith with transforming his life, stating that everything good that has happened to him, whether meeting his wife or the births of his children, happened when he started focusing on his faith.

Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie Lead Millions in Lenten Prayer Through Hallow App

The Hallow app, which saw record downloads following its Super Bowl advertisement, has become a major platform for Catholic prayer and meditation. Wahlberg and Roumie appeared together showing their Ash Wednesday ashes while encouraging followers to commit to prayer during the Lenten season.

Wahlberg noted that his openness about past struggles gives him credibility with others who have faced adversity, saying it allows him to connect with people who are struggling and searching for hope.

The Crusader's Opinion

This is exactly what Hollywood needs more of: men who are not ashamed to get on their knees before God. In a culture that mocks faith and celebrates every form of depravity, Mark Wahlberg stands up by kneeling down. While the entertainment industry pushes godlessness, here is a man who wakes up at 3 a.m. not for vanity, but for prayer. That takes real courage. Every Christian father, every man reading this, should take note. The world will tell you that faith is weakness. But dropping to your knees before the Almighty? That is the most powerful thing a man can do. We need a million more like him.

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