11 September

Born in 1903 – Stephen Etnier, American painter and naval lieutenant.

Above: Pond at Kennebunkport, date unknown

Also, born in 1557, Spanish priest and saint Joseph Calasanz.

Like the saplings of plants, the young are easily influenced, as long as someone works to teach their souls. But if they are allowed to grow hard, we know well that the possibility of one day bending them, diminishes a great deal and is sometimes utterly lost.

Previously on September 11, Etnier and Arvo Pärt.