If you are a member of, or interested in the Visitation Order of Religious Nuns, you might want to explore some unique ways of celebrating the Year of Mercy according to various developments in the Order over the years.
For example, you might want to learn more about one of our Visitandine Sisters, Sister Marie Therese Desandais, known as the Apostle of Merciful Love.
http://visitationspirit.org/2013/01/january-mystic-of-the-month/
Or, you may have an inclination to pray for the conversion of a loved one by enrolling them in the Dial of Mercy.
The Dial of Mercy
As the Guard of Honor began to spread throughout the world, its Associates became increasingly aware of the important role reparation played in the devotion to the Sacred Heart. Our increasingly secular world gives rise to much anxiety among parents, friends, etc. over the abandonment of religious practices and the fact that so many souls stray from the path due to the culture of today. It is our duty to take responsibility for those who turn away from God.
This concern for the salvation of souls gave origin to the “Dial of Mercy”. Associates choose a supplemental hour of guard to obtain mercy for those individuals recommended whose initials are inscribed upon the Dial. The Dial of Mercy was first implemented at Bourg in 1882 as a complement to the Dial of the Guard of Honor.
http://www.guardofhonor-usa.org/the-dial/
Perhaps you are concerned for the marginalized and those who have few resources. You might consider contributing to The Mercy Center, founded by a Visitation Sister in our Georgetown Monastery.
We plan to share more about these special Visitation ways of being merciful throughout this year.