Mother Antonia: Hollywood to Prison Ministry - Paperbackby Alex Kodiath (Author) In the bustling border town of Tijuana, Mexico, in the crisp January of 1983, I crossed paths with a remarkable woman who would forever change my perspective on life. Her name was Mother Antonia, and our first encounter occurred at La Mesa Prison's imposing gates. Little did I know that this seemingly chance meeting would be the beginning of a profound connection that would weave its way through the tapestry of my existence.