- “The reason why [Father Stu] was so effective was because he was authentic,” Wahlberg shared about the inspiration for the film.
- “He was speaking the truth from experience, and that’s invaluable … He’s such a remarkable man. It was an honor for me to portray him in the film and to tell his story.”
- In May 2022, Wahlberg encouraged his 18 million followers to “stay prayed up” and say the Rosary with him.