Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 26
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Fasting and abstinence No fasting or abstinence today. per USCCB
Questions about October 1, 2026 What feast or saint is celebrated on October 1, 2026? Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (memorial, white vestments).
What mysteries of the rosary are prayed on October 1, 2026? The Luminous Mysteries, because it is a Thursday.
Can Catholics eat meat on Thursday, October 1, 2026? Yes. No fasting or abstinence applies today.
Is October 1, 2026 a holy day of obligation? No.
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Friday, October 2, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 26
The Holy Guardian Angels
Fasting and abstinence Friday penance. In the US you may abstain from meat or choose another form of penance. per USCCB, 1966
Questions about October 2, 2026 What feast or saint is celebrated on October 2, 2026? The Holy Guardian Angels (memorial, white vestments).
What mysteries of the rosary are prayed on October 2, 2026? The Sorrowful Mysteries, because it is a Friday.
Can Catholics eat meat on Friday, October 2, 2026? Yes, if you do another form of penance instead. In the US you may abstain from meat or choose another form of penance.
Is October 2, 2026 a holy day of obligation? No.
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Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 26
Saturday of the twenty-sixth week of Ordinary Time
Fasting and abstinence No fasting or abstinence today. per USCCB
Questions about October 3, 2026 What feast or saint is celebrated on October 3, 2026? Saturday of the twenty-sixth week of Ordinary Time (weekday, green vestments).
What mysteries of the rosary are prayed on October 3, 2026? The Joyful Mysteries, because it is a Saturday.
Can Catholics eat meat on Saturday, October 3, 2026? Yes. No fasting or abstinence applies today.
Is October 3, 2026 a holy day of obligation? No.
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