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Leave the family he loves and place them in poverty etc
Refuse to have sex, while living in such close proximity would create an atmosphere of tension destabilizing the whole family which would most probably end up in a separation.
Accept that he cannot share in the Christian community (Partake of Holy Communion) and make the best of his situation and thinking perhaps one day things may change.

It is given that Joe is sincere, he feels the guilt of his sin and wants to put things right  
Do we put a stumbling block in the way of his efforts to return God?
Or do we permit him to partake of the bread of life encouraging him to grow spiritual?
And pray and hope that in time he will receive the full sacrament of reconciliation  
Can we make room for Joe within our hearts in not judging him and ease his burden rather than overloading him with guilt, does not Christian charity demand this of us

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