Pray with us
How you can pray with us
Prayer is central to all that we do. We would love you to be involved in the prayer life of The Leprosy Mission. Each year we produce the ASK Prayer Diary, which provides a global overview of The Leprosy Mission’s work. You can view the ASK Prayer Diary week by week below, download a PDF of the full year, or request a printed booklet.
You can also follow our prayer life through the PrayerMate app, where we provide daily prayer requests for the work to defeat leprosy delivered direct to your phone. Get involved with PrayerMate here.
Monday
We give praise and gratitude for past research projects and manuscripts that we have published from them. We acknowledge God's provision and guidance throughout the journey.
Tuesday
Pray for wisdom and discernment for researchers and leaders, so they will make informed decisions about research priorities that align with the Mission's goals.
Wednesday
Pray for meaningful engagement with local communities affected by leprosy, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs addressed through research outcomes.
Thursday
Pray for ethical conduct in all research activities, that we will respect the dignity and rights of research participants and communities involved in the ongoing studies.
Friday
Pray for innovative ideas and solutions that can lead to new treatments, diagnostic tools, stigma prevention and mental health promotion strategies that aid in the fight against leprosy.
Saturday
Pray for the health, safety, and well-being of researchers, staff, and volunteers who travel to far-flung areas in extreme climatic conditions for fieldwork and research activities.
Sunday
Pray for sufficient resources, funding, and partnerships with the government and other like-minded stakeholders to support new and ongoing research initiatives.
India: Research and Training
The Leprosy Mission Trust India (TLMTI), conducts research in different areas – laboratory, clinical, operational and social.
The Stanley Browne Laboratory plays a vital role in the development of new diagnostic tools for leprosy and conducting studies to determine whether M. leprae is developing resistance to multi-drug therapy. They are also studying the presence of live bacteria in soil and water to determine what role they play in the transmission of leprosy.
The clinical and social research at TLMTI encompasses clinical trials, disability studies, ulcer management, and complication management. Additionally, TLMTI collaborates with like-minded organisations to foster partnerships that support their research goals.
Through these diverse research efforts, TLMTI aims to advance our understanding of leprosy, improving diagnostic and treatment approaches, enhancing disability management, and promoting social initiatives. They have a holistic approach to combating the impact of leprosy on both individuals and communities.