text: A vocation is a calling from God. I can't say whether or not most Protestants see ministry as a vocation, but I know many Protestant ministers do. In any event, the issue is how Catholics understand vocation, and there is nothing in our tradition that says a person can't be called to a unique or complex one.
  
  As you stated, some priests have, in fact, balanced married life and priesthood. It may not be ideal, but then leaving large Catholic communities without benefit of a pastor because of priest shortages isn't ideal either. In every age, the Church adapts to meet the needs of the times.
  
  I also think the witness of a healthy married priesthood might well be a gift to the Church today. But that's for the Holy Spirit to know and, so far, I've been given no inside information on what the Spirit has in mind.