Harry Jacobs goes mountain climbing in the Himalayas of Nepal and runs into Sisters of Nazareth from Bardstown. The young go abroad or to the inner city or Andalusia and find the Church already there before them. So putting it together, I'd say the situation is encouraging, no matter how discouraging it looks at the moment. Vocations are not scarce. I'd say that's a misuse of concepts.
Vocations are abundant as ever.
It is the response that is weak or lacking. Constant talks about it is one way. I am not sure it is the best. The power of prayer is greater. It has a way of opening eyes, clarifying vision, suggesting options, revealing secrets.