Mark Wahlberg embraces his faith this week when he shared this special photo with his wife

Actor and Producer Mark Wahlberg arrives at the 2016 AFI Fest "Patriots Day" Special Closing Night Gala Presentation at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Thursday, Nov.17, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

As Mardi Gras celebrations came to an end this week, many Americans attended Ash Wednesday services to celebrate the beginning of the Lenten season.

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One of those Americans was actor Mark Wahlberg.

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He shared a photo on Instagram this week with his wife, both showing the ashes on their forehead.

“Wishing all who celebrate a blessed #AshWednesday,” he wrote.

 

We’re still not sure if they gave up any thing for Lent.

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