Good article and important points made.  Weigel needs to be rebutted, alternative views presented.  It is especially important that reality be seen - there should be no pretending that the world of today is the same as the world of Trent, Vatican I, or even Vatican II.  It is especially important that it be recognized that Weigel only speaks of a narrow understanding, one formed by his own history, biases.  But, then, that is true of all of us.  

 "Vocation" today is not just men are single or married or unmarried brothers/priests; women are not married and open to every pregnancy, old maid aunts, or religious sisters.  

How are our U.S. bishops preparing for the Synod on Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment?  I hope they are talking to/listening to young people, especially young women - are there any diocesan synods for young people to speak and bishops to listen?  They need to include young people who are only "occasional" Catholics, not just those always active.