helping Catholic women in abusive relationships grow in freedom and faith

King Saul was the first king of Israel. In his story, we see the portrait of an abuser – a man concerned more with appearances than anything else, unwilling to admit and learn from his mistakes, and driven by jealousy.

One of the Bible stories that shows a clear picture of abuse is the story of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar. Hagar is the handmaid who is treated badly by her master and mistress.

Numerous stories in the Bible present a picture of God allowing a victim to leave an abuser and of God himself rescuing victims from their abusers.