Good article. I teach CCD & I use the "telephone wire and pole" image to describe how we can use prayer throughout our day in order to stay close to God. Children (and adults) get it immediately.

The line sags as our "approaches" to God get farther and farther apart.  There's tension, sadness, loneliness, or  worse the farther these approaches get closer.

Catholics have a marvelous history of various forms and types of prayer.

The morning offering, immediately upon awakening... Father I want to give you my whole day, all my works, joys and struggles. Help me. 

The Angelus (or in Eastertide, the Regina Coeli) at noon...1 minute prayer easy to memorize.

The Rosary which can be done at one time or spread across the day, like our Pope does.  He says I think three parts per day (3 whole sets of mysteries). 

A short examination (1 minute):  Thank you for...I'm sorry for....Help me more on x, y, z tomorrow.

5 minutes of reading the NT each day like the Pope recommends.

Aspirations too